# Section 17 - FVPA 2008 - Holding Powers
- 6 hours duration, or enquiries made for extension of 4 hours.
- BORG IVO / FVSN or until service of order.
- Do not direct someone to specific police station.
- "Remain in police officers presence."
- Fail to Follow you = they will be detained.
- If they are detained but continue to try to leave = escape custody.
- You can search under FVPA, but only for safety, not evidence.
- You can't ask questions about offences.
# Section 157 - FVPA 2008 - Power of Entry
- Contravention of a FVSN or IVO
- But only at the offence location.
- Assault or Threat of Assault
- Express or Implied Consent.