Police power of removal
19 Police power of removal
A police officer may, without arrest, remove a person and any of the person's property from a place if the officer believes on reasonable grounds that the person has committed, is committing or is about to commit an offence against this Act.
Notes for section 19
1 Section 123 of the Police
Administration Act 1978 authorises a member of the Police Force to, without warrant, arrest and take into custody any person where the member believes on reasonable grounds that the person is committing, has committed or is about to commit an offence.
2 Section 23 of the Youth
Justice Act 2005 requires a police officer to take all reasonable steps to notify a responsible adult of the arrest or charging of a youth for an offence.
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