Singapore legislation

Section 13B

Body samples may be taken from arrested persons, convicted persons and prisoners

Amended by45/20028/201645/2002

Subject to the provisions of this Part, a body sample may be taken for forensic DNA analysis from any person who, on or after 13 February 2003 —

(a)

is accused of any crime and —

(i)

is under arrest or in lawful custody; or

(ii)

is released on bail or personal bond, whether by a court or otherwise;

(b)

is convicted of a crime; or

(c)

is serving his or her term of imprisonment in connection with a crime of which he or she has been convicted.

Amended by45/20028/2016

A body sample may be taken from a person under subsection (1) in addition to any photograph or finger impression taken under Part 3.

Amended by45/2002