Section 17
Search of persons for name and address
of Syariah Criminal Procedure (Federal Territories) Act 1997
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Section 17
Every person lawfully in custody, who by reason of incapacity from intoxication, illness, mental disorder or infancy is unable to give a reasonable account of himself, may be searched for the purpose of ascertaining his name and place of residence.
26 Laws of Malaysia ACT 560
Arrest without warrant