What must a retrieval warrant contain
339 What must a retrieval warrant contain
A retrieval warrant must—
state that the judge or magistrate is satisfied of the matters mentioned in section 338(1) and has had regard to the matters mentioned in section 338(2); and
state—
the name of the applicant; and
the date and time the warrant is issued; and
the kind of surveillance device authorised to be retrieved; and
the premises, vehicle or object from which the surveillance device is to be retrieved; and
the period, of not more than 90 days, during which the warrant is in force, including the date and time the warrant starts and when the warrant ends; and
the name of the law enforcement officer primarily responsible for executing the warrant; and
any conditions on which premises may be entered under the warrant; and
the time within which a report in relation to the warrant must be made under section 357 and to whom the report must be made.
A warrant must be signed by the person issuing it and include their name.
Note—See section 801(1) for records the issuer must keep for retrieval warrants issued on a remote application.
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