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CRIMES ACT 1914 - SECT 3ZZCD

Executing a warrant--assistance, use of force and related matters

  (1)   In executing a delayed notification search warrant:

  (a)   the executing officer may obtain such assistance; and

  (b)   the executing officer, or an eligible officer who is a person assisting, may use such force against persons and things; and

  (c)   a person assisting who is not an eligible officer may use such force against things;

as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.

  (2)   At any time when the executing officer is at warrant premises, or adjoining premises, under a delayed notification search warrant, the executing officer must have in his or her possession, or be in a position to produce without delay:

  (a)   a copy of the warrant; or

  (b)   if the warrant was issued under section   3ZZBF--a copy of the form of warrant completed under subsection   3ZZBF(7).

  (3)   To avoid doubt, subsection   (2) does not require the executing officer to produce a copy of the warrant or the form of warrant.


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