Search warrants—announcement before entry
87 Search warrants—announcement before entry
An authorised officer must, before anyone enters premises under a search warrant—
announce that the authorised officer is authorised to enter the premises; and
give anyone at the premises an opportunity to allow entry to the premises; and
if the occupier of the premises, or someone else who apparently represents the occupier, is present at the premises—identify himself or herself to the person.
The authorised officer is not required to comply with subsection (1) if the authorised officer believes, on reasonable grounds, that immediate entry to the premises is required to ensure—
the safety of anyone (including the authorised officer or any person assisting); or
that the effective execution of the warrant is not frustrated.
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