Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) If a law enforcement officer reasonably believes it is impracticable for an application for a surveillance device warrant to be made in person, the application may be made under section 19 by phone, fax, email or another form of communication.
(2) Subsection (3) applies if:
(a) an affidavit has been prepared (whether sworn or unsworn); and
(b) when making the application, the applicant has access to a fax or email facility.
(3) The applicant must fax or email a copy of the affidavit with the application to the Judge or magistrate who is to decide the application.