Victorian Numbered Acts

[Index] [Table] [Search] [Search this Act] [Notes] [Noteup] [Previous] [Next] [Download] [Help]

JUSTICE LEGISLATION MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENT ACT 2018 (NO. 48 OF 2018) - SECT 17

New section 464AAB inserted

After section 464AA of the Crimes Act 1958 insert —

        " 464AAB     Investigating official to ask whether person in custody is an Aboriginal person

If a person is taken into custody, an investigating official must ask the person whether they are an Aboriginal person—

        (a)     as soon as practicable after the person is taken into custody; and

        (b)     in any event, before any questioning or investigation under section 464A(2) commences.

Note

Section 464FA requires that the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service be notified if an Aboriginal person is taken into custody.".


AustLII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback