Warrants
51 Warrants
On the application of an authorised officer, a magistrate or justice may issue a warrant if the magistrate or justice is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing it necessary for an authorised officer to enter premises for an authorised purpose.
A warrant is to – be in a form approved by the Commissioner of Police; and specify – the premises in respect of which it is made; and the authorised officer, or class of authorised officers, that may execute the warrant.
An authorised officer and any person assisting that officer may, in executing a warrant issued under this section – enter and remain in the premises, using such force as is necessary in the circumstances; and perform his or her functions in or in relation to the premises.
A warrant has effect for a period of 30 days after the day on which it is granted.
A warrant is not invalidated by any defect, other than a defect that affects the substance of the warrant in a material particular.
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