Commonwealth Numbered Acts Commonwealth Numbered Acts(1) This section applies if:
(a) a search warrant is being executed in relation to premises; and
(b) one or more of the following is seized from the premises:
(i) a document, film, computer file or other thing that can be readily copied;
(ii) a storage device, the information in which can be readily copied.
(2) The occupier of the premises, or another person who apparently represents the occupier and who is present when the search warrant is executed, may request the constable executing the warrant to give a copy of the thing or the information to the occupier or other person.
(3) The constable executing the search warrant must comply with the request as soon as practicable after the seizure.
(4) However, the constable executing the warrant is not required to comply with the request if possession of the thing or information by the occupier or other person could constitute an offence against a law of the Commonwealth.