Other summary Offences- finger prints

Question 0

what does “finger prints” include

Answer 0

finger
palm
toe
sole prints

Question 1

what is your main concern with finger prints as PC

Answer 1

preserve them at the scene of the crime

Question 2

what does “authorised Person” mean under s464(3) Crimes Act

Answer 2

person appointed as an authorised person to take fingerprints

Question 3

refusal to submit to fingerprinting. what does s464(7) state

Answer 3

MOPF may use reasonable force to take fingerprints of a person
who refuses to give them voluntarily
if the use of reasonable force is authorised by a member in charge of a police station or
above the rank of sergeant

Question 4

s464k (8) children aged 15 16 17

what does this act state regarding fingerprints

Answer 4

parent or guardian or independent person must be present.

if the use of reasonable force has been authorised, must be recorded dvd or audio recorded

Question 5

are children under the age of 10 fingerprinted

Answer 5

no

Question 6

what does s464L(2) Crimes Act state regarding children 10-15

what are the points of proof

Answer 6

MOPF may take or cause to be taken by an authorised person
finger prints of a child aged 10-15

• is believed BORG to have committed
• has been charged with
• IO or SO
• both the parent & child or guardian consent