Sample by buccal swab
159 Sample by buccal swab
The superintendent of a detention centre may direct a youth who is detained for an indictable offence to provide a sample by buccal swab for analysis by the Commissioner of Police.
If the youth does not comply by providing a sample sufficient to enable an analysis of it to be carried out, a person authorised under subsection (3) may take the sample or cause it to be taken.
The CEO may authorise a person for this section.
A person authorised under subsection (3):
may use the force that is reasonably necessary to ensure that a sufficient sample is obtained; and
is not civilly or criminally liable in relation to the use of force or the taking of the sample.
Note for subsection (4)(a)
See section 10 in relation to the use of force.
As soon as practicable after the sample is obtained, the superintendent must deliver the sample to the Commissioner of Police.
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