57
In forceApplication for warrant
Chapter 3Investigation and enforcement
Part 2Entry of places by authorised persons
Division 3Entry under warrant
Subdivision 1Obtaining warrant
57 Application for warrant
(1)
An authorised person may apply to a magistrate for a warrant for a place.
(2)
The authorised person must prepare a written application that states the grounds on which the warrant is sought.
(3)
The written application must be sworn.
(4)
The magistrate may refuse to consider the application until the authorised person gives the magistrate all the information the magistrate requires about the application in the way the magistrate requires.
Example—
The magistrate may require additional information supporting the written application to be given by statutory declaration.
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