Section 23WC — Crimes Act 1914: How forensic procedures may be authorised in different circumstances

The following table shows the circumstances in which a forensic procedure may be carried out on a suspect, and shows the provisions that authorise the carrying out of the procedure. Authority for forensic procedures Suspect Intimate forensic procedure Non-intimate forensic procedure 1 adult not in custody with informed consent under Division 3 by order of a magistrate under Division 5 with informed consent under Division 3 by order of a magistrate under Division 5 2 adult in custody with informed consent under Division 3 by order of a magistrate under Division 5 with informed consent under Division 3 by order of a senior police officer under Division 4 by order of a magistrate under Division 5 3 incapable person (whether or not in custody) by order of a magistrate under Division 5 by order of a magistrate under Division 5 4 child at least 10 but under 18 (whether or not in custody) by order of a magistrate under Division 5 by order of a magistrate under Division 5