(1) The person remanded in police custody may, at any moment, be examined by a medical officer appointed by the State Counsel of his own motion. Such medical officer may be assisted by another chosen by the person on remand at his own expense.
(2) The State Counsel may also order such medical examination at the request of the person concerned, his lawyer or a member of his family. Such medical examination shall be carried out within twenty-four hours after the request.
(3) At the end of the police custody, it shall be obligatory to medically examine the suspect at his expense and by a doctor of his choice, on condition that either the suspect himself, his counsel or his family members so request. In all cases he shall be informed of this discretion.
(4) The report of the commissioned medical officer shall be put in the suspect's case file and a copy thereof given to him. It may be counter-signed by the medical officer chosen by the person so remanded who may, where necessary, endorse it with his views
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In force from 27-07-2005
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