South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No. 68 of 1995)RegulationsForensic DNA Regulations, 20203. Taking of other samples |
| (1) | A reference blood sample may be taken from a deceased victim or perpetrator of an offence by a registered medical practitioner or registered nurse or forensic pathology officer or pathologist. |
| (2) | A forensic analyst may request that bodily samples and fingerprints be collected from a deceased person contemplated in sub-regulation (1). |
| (3) | An investigating officer may request a registered medical practitioner or registered nurse to collect crime scene samples, including skin cells, from the body of a suspect or victim. |
| (4) | In the absence of a buccal sample or upon a specific request of a person from whom the sample is required, a control blood sample may be taken by a registered medical practitioner or a registered nurse. |