Criminal Law Forensic Procedures Act

Question 1

What are the rights of a person subject to a hearing for a forensic procedure?

Answer 1

• Legal representation
• Protected person can have an appropriate representative (parent/relative/friend/advocate)
• Reasonable opportunity to make representations at the hearing

Question 2

Can a person not in custody be subject to a forensic procedure?

Answer 2

Yes, a police officer may issue a direction to time and place, Direction is to be written and given to subject.