Defence Forces (Evidence) Act 2022

Chapter 3

Destruction of items taken under section 34 not previously destroyed

Destruction of items of forensic evidence taken under section 34 not previously destroyed

44. Subject to section 45 , an item of forensic evidence taken from, or photograph taken of, a person pursuant to powers conferred by section 34 shall, if not previously destroyed, be destroyed not later than the expiration of 25 years from the date of the taking of the evidence or photograph.