Police Powers (Surveillance Devices) Act 2006

A retrieval warrant must – state that the Supreme Court or magistrate is satisfied of the matters referred to in section 19(1) and has had regard to the matters referred to in section 19(2); and specify – the name of the applicant; and the date the warrant is issued; and the kind of surveillance device authorised to be retrieved; and the premises or object from which the surveillance device is to be retrieved; and the period (not exceeding 90 days) during which the warrant is in force; and the name of the law enforcement officer primarily responsible for executing the warrant; and any conditions subject to which premises may be entered under the warrant; and the time within which a report in respect of the warrant must be made to the Supreme Court or magistrate under section 29.

A warrant must be signed by the person issuing it and include their name.

If the Supreme Court or a magistrate issues a warrant on a remote application – the Supreme Court or magistrate must inform the applicant of – the terms of the warrant; and the date on which and the time at which the warrant was issued – and cause those details to be entered in a register kept by the Supreme Court or magistrate for the purpose; and the Supreme Court or magistrate must provide the applicant with a copy of the warrant as soon as practicable.