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In forceSuspect may be prevented from destroying or contaminating evidence
Part 5Forensic procedures on suspects by order of Judge or other authorised officer
Division 3Interim orders
37 Suspect may be prevented from destroying or contaminating evidence
(1)
A police officer may, while waiting for the application seeking an interim order to be determined, use reasonable force to prevent the suspect destroying or contaminating any evidence that might be obtained by carrying out the forensic procedure if the order is made.
(2)
Nothing in this section authorises any person to carry out a forensic procedure before an interim order is made.
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