411I
In forceWhen assistance period may be extended
Part 6APrevention of criminal consorting
411I When assistance period may be extended
(1)
A magistrate or justice may extend the assistance period for a relevant person if satisfied—
(a)
the relevant person has given consent for the assistance period to be extended; and
(b)
the extension of the assistance period is reasonably necessary.
(2)
An order may extend the assistance period for a reasonable time of not more than 8 hours.
(3)
There may be only 1 extension of the assistance period for a police assistance removal order.
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