Person apprehended under warrant to be brought before magistrate as soon as practicable
44 Person apprehended under warrant to be brought before magistrate as soon as practicable
A person who is apprehended under a warrant issued under section 43 is to be brought before a magistrate as soon as practicable.
Despite subsection (1), if a risk to the health of a person who is apprehended under a warrant issued under section 43, or to the health of other persons, may occur if the person were to be brought before a magistrate, that subsection is taken to be satisfied if – the person is represented by another person who is appointed by the person, a magistrate or a court to represent the person in proceedings under this Part; and a magistrate or court agrees to the person not being brought before a magistrate in accordance with subsection (1).
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