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DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION ACT 2012 No. 5 - SECT 116

116 Police officer may take person into custody

A police officer may take a person into custody if, while conducting an investigation under section 100, the police officer reasonably suspects that the person has committed domestic violence and—

(a) another person is in danger of personal injury by the person; or
(b) property is in danger of being damaged by the person.
Note—
See the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 615 (Power to use force against individuals).


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