Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

CHAPTER 3 - INFORMATION GATHERING  

PART 3-5 - SEARCH AND SEIZURE  

Division 1 - Search warrants  

Subdivision C - Executing search warrants  

SECTION 242   Specific powers available to officers executing the warrant  

242(1)    
In executing a * search warrant, the * executing officer or a * person assisting may take photographs (including video recordings) of the * premises or of things at the premises:


(a) for a purpose incidental to the execution of the warrant; or


(b) if the occupier of the premises consents in writing.

242(2)    
The * executing officer and a * person assisting may complete the execution of a * search warrant, provided that the warrant is still in force, after all of them temporarily leave the * premises:


(a) for not more than one hour; or


(b) for a longer period if the occupier of the premises consents in writing.

242(3)    
The execution of a * search warrant may be completed if:


(a) the execution is stopped by an order of a court; and


(b) the order is later revoked or reversed on appeal; and


(c) the warrant is still in force.




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