Criminal Code (Cap. 9)

Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 355U

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355U. Unless a thing is liable to forfeiture, nothing shall be retained if a photograph, film, video recording or electronic i mage or a copy of the thing would be sufficient: Provided that before releasing the thing the Police may, where they deem so necessary, appl y to a Magistrate for a reper tus to be drawn up and the provisions of Title II of Part II of Boo k Second of this Code shall apply. Sub-title VI POWERS OF ARREST AND DETENTION Arrest under warrant. Added by: III.2002.74. 355V . Where there are lawful grounds for the arrest of a person, the Police may request a warrant of arrest from a Magistrate, u nless in accordance with any provision of law the arrest in question may be made without a warrant. Arrest by private persons. Added by: III.2002.74. Amended by: XIII.2018.24.

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