Crimes (Forensic Procedures) Act 2000 No 59
Current version for 6 January 2012 to date (accessed 22 May 2013 at 08:23)

38   Results of forensic procedure carried out under interim order

(1)  A sample taken under an interim order must not be analysed unless:
(a)  the sample is likely to perish before a final order is made, or
(b)  a final order is made.
(2)  A person who conducts an analysis in the circumstances set out in subsection (1) (a) must not intentionally or recklessly disclose the results of the analysis to any person other than the suspect:
(a)  during the period before a final order is made, or
(b)  if the interim order is disallowed.

Maximum penalty (subsection (2)): imprisonment for 12 months.

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