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StatuteCrimes Act 1914

Section 23WU — Crimes Act 1914: Application for order

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(1) An authorised applicant (but no other person) may apply to a magistrate for an order under section 23WS authorising him or her to arrange the carrying out of a forensic procedure on a suspect. (2) An application for an order must: (a) be made in writing; and (b) be supported by evidence on oath or by affidavit dealing with the matters referred to in paragraphs 23WT(1)(a), (b), (c), (ca) and (d); and (c) specify the type of forensic procedure sought to be carried out; and (d) be made in the presence of the suspect (subject to any contrary order made by the magistrate).

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