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4(1)This paragraph applies where an offender—E+W
(a)is arrested under a warrant issued under paragraph 3(2), and
(b)cannot immediately be brought before the appropriate court.
(2)The person in whose custody the offender is—
(a)may arrange for the offender to be detained in a place of safety for a period of not more than 72 hours from the time of the arrest, and
(b)must, within that period, bring the offender before a youth court (or, if the offender is aged 18 or over, a magistrates' court other than a youth court).
(3)A person detained in accordance with arrangements under sub-paragraph (2)(a) is deemed to be lawfully detained.
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