Section 56 — Procedure on arrest — Police Offences Act 1935 (Tasmania) — Barrister AI

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Status information Long Titles 55Arrest s 55ANames and addresses of offenders s 56Procedure on arrest

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Part VII—Powers of Police Officers and Other Persons

Division I—Arrest

56 Procedure on arrest

It is the duty of every police officer to receive into custody any person arrested by a private person charged with an offence.

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