Investigating official to ask whether person in custody is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
464AAB Investigating official to ask whether person in custody is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
S. 464AAB (Heading) amended by No. 26/2023 s. 77(1).
S. 464AAB inserted by No. 48/2018 s. 17, amended by No. 26/2023 s. 77(2).
If a person is taken into custody, an investigating official must ask the person whether they are an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander—
as soon as practicable after the person is taken into custody; and
in any event, before any questioning or investigation under section 464A(2) commences.
Note to s. 464AAB amended by No. 26/2023 s. 77(3).
Note
Section 464FA requires that the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service be notified if an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander is taken into custody.
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