SRS3_01
Intoxicated Persons 1980: Detentions and Receptions under the Intoxicated Persons Act, 1979
Author
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NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research |
Published
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January 1982 |
Report Type
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Statistical Report 1 Series 3 |
Subject
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Alcohol
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Summary
Abstract
The Intoxicated Persons Act (1979) came into effect on the 17th of March, 1980. Although no longer a criminal offence persons intoxicated in a public place and in need of physical protection can be taken to a place proclaimed for that purpose. On reception a return is made to the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research giving certain characteristics of the person detained or admitted voluntarily, and some details of the detention or admission.