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In forceTime for carrying out forensic procedure—suspect not under arrest
Part 5Forensic procedures on suspects by order of Judge or other authorised officer
Division 4Time limits for forensic procedures ordered by Judge or other authorised officer
40 Time for carrying out forensic procedure—suspect not under arrest
(1)
If a suspect who is not under arrest presents himself or herself to the investigating police officer concerned to undergo the procedure after it is ordered by the Judge or other authorised officer, the procedure must be carried out as quickly as reasonably possible but in any case within 2 hours after the suspect so presents himself or herself.
(2)
In working out any period of time for the purposes of subsection (1), any time out is to be disregarded.
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