CRIMES ACT 1900 - SECT 197 Details of warrant to be given to occupier etc

CRIMES ACT 1900 - SECT 197

    (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 an assisting officer shall 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 an assisting officer shall 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 an assisting officer shall show the person a copy of the warrant.

    (4)     The executing officer shall identify himself or herself to the person at the premises or the person being searched.

    (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.