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Provision Reference: s 23W (pt 1/7)
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23W  Proof of belief
  In any proceedings, the burden lies on the prosecution to prove that an investigating official had a belief on reasonable grounds as to a matter referred to in this Part.

Crimes Act 1914

No. 12, 1914

Compilation No. 159

Compilation date: 21 February 2025

                Includes amendments: Act No. 14, 2025

This compilation is in 2 volumes

Volume 1: sections 1–23W
Volume 2: sections 23WA–91
 Schedule
 Endnotes

Each volume has its own contents

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Crimes Act 1914 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 21 February 2025 (the compilation date).

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Register (www.legislation.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the Register for the compiled law.

Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

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Editorial changes

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Self‑repealing provisions

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Contents
Part ID—Forensic procedures
Division 1—Explanation of expressions used
23WA Definitions
23WB Interview friends
Division 2—Authority and time limits for forensic procedures on suspects: summary of rules
23WC How forensic procedures may be authorised in different circumstances
23WCA Time limits for carrying out forensic procedures
Division 3—Forensic procedures on suspect by consent
23WD Forensic procedure may be carried out with informed consent of suspect
23WE People who cannot consent to forensic procedures
23WF Informed consent to forensic procedures—general
23WG Informed consent to forensic procedures—Aboriginal persons and Torres Strait Islanders
23WH Constable may request suspect to consent to forensic procedure
23WI Matters to be considered by constable before requesting consent to forensic procedure
23WJ Matters that