38J
CurrentAvailability of assistance and use of force in executing a warrant
Part VIIASearch, seizure and powers of arrest
Division 3Execution of search warrants
38J Availability of assistance and use of force in executing a warrant
In executing a search warrant:
(a)
the executing officer may obtain such assistance; and
(b)
the executing officer, or a police officer who is assisting in executing the warrant, may use such force against persons and things; and
(c)
a person who is not a police officer and who has been authorised to assist in executing the warrant may use such force against things;
as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.
This Act’s bill:Second reading speech
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