Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act | Act 8 of 2022 — South Africa law | Esheria

Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act

Terms in this Act that were given a meaning in the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, 2013 keep that assigned meaning here.

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Jurisdiction
South Africa
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
Act 8 of 2022
Version
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Language
en
Updated
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DNA collection DNA sampling forensic procedures law enforcement reporting legal status publication reporting statutory interpretation use of force warrants

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Statute overview

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Terms in this Act that were given a meaning in the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, 2013 keep that assigned meaning here. The police commissioner must ensure buccal samples are taken from certain prisoners before release, and the correctional services commissioner must report on those persons and the implementation of the process. This provision says that any word or expression that already has a meaning assigned in the 2013 Criminal Procedure Amendment Act keeps that assigned meaning in this Act. The Police National Commissioner must ensure a cheek swab is taken from certain prisoners before release, and the Correctional Services National Commissioner or delegate must report specified information to the Police National Commissioner. The National Commissioner must report quarterly to the Minister on progress with buccal samples, and if there is no consent, must apply for a warrant from a judge or magistrate.