Forensic procedures and offenders to which Part applies
61 Forensic procedures and offenders to which Part applies
Intimate forensic procedures to which Part applies This Part applies to the following intimate forensic procedures—
the taking of a sample of blood,
the carrying out of an other-administered buccal swab.
Non-intimate procedures to which Part applies This Part applies to the following non-intimate forensic procedures—
the taking of a sample of hair other than pubic hair,
the taking of a hand print, finger print, foot print or toe print,
the carrying out of a self-administered buccal swab.
(Repealed)
A person is authorised to carry out a forensic procedure under this Part on a person who is serving a sentence of imprisonment for a serious indictable offence in a correctional centre or other place of detention whether or not the offender was convicted of the offence before or after the commencement of this section.
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