Crimes (Forensic Procedures) Act 2000 No 59
Historical version for 15 March 2007 to 30 June 2007 (accessed 22 May 2013 at 17:50) Current version

28   Securing the presence of suspect at hearing—suspect under arrest

(1)  If the suspect has been arrested by a police officer (original arrest), the Magistrate may, on the application of another police officer, issue a warrant directing the person holding the suspect under original arrest to deliver the suspect into the custody of the other police officer (temporary custody) for the hearing of an application for an order under this Part.
(2)  The police officer given temporary custody must return the suspect to the place of original arrest:
(a)  if the application for the order is refused—without delay, or
(b)  if the order is made—without delay at the end of the period for which the suspect may be detained under arrest under section 42.
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