Section 23YR — Crimes Act 1914: Relationship with Part IAA

This Part does not apply to the taking of hand prints, finger prints, foot prints or toe prints: (a) from a suspect who is under 18 years of age or is incapable of managing his or her affairs, if the suspect has been arrested and charged as mentioned in section 3ZJ; or (b) from a suspect who is at least 18 years of age and is capable of managing his or her affairs, if the suspect is in lawful custody in respect of an offence as mentioned in section 3ZJ. Note: Part IAA deals with the taking of identification material as defined in subsection 3ZJ(1) (which includes prints) from suspects described in paragraphs 23YR(a) and (b).