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CRIMES ACT 1914 - SECT 3H

Details of warrant to be given to occupier etc.

  (1)   If a warrant in relation to premises is being executed and the occupier of the premises or another person who apparently represents the occupier is present at the premises, the executing officer or a constable assisting must make available to that person a copy of the warrant.

  (2)   If a warrant in relation to a person is being executed, the executing officer or a constable assisting must make available to that person a copy of the warrant.

  (3)   If a person is searched under a warrant in relation to premises, the executing officer or a constable assisting must show the person a copy of the warrant.

  (4)   The executing officer must identify himself or herself to the person at the premises or the person being searched, as the case may be.

  (5)   The copy of the warrant referred to in subsections   (1) and (2) need not include the signature of the issuing officer or the seal of the relevant court.


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