MUTUAL ASSISTANCE IN CRIMINAL MATTERS ACT 1987 - SECT 38L Specific powers available to officers executing warrants

MUTUAL ASSISTANCE IN CRIMINAL MATTERS ACT 1987 - SECT 38L

  (1)   When executing a search warrant in relation to premises, the executing officer or an officer assisting may:

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

  (b)   with the written consent of the occupier of the premises;

photograph, film or videorecord the premises or things at the premises.

  (2)   The executing officer of a warrant in relation to premises and the officers assisting (if any) may not resume and complete the execution of the warrant if they:

  (a)   cease to execute the warrant; and

  (b)   leave the premises for a period of more than one hour without the written consent of the occupier of the premises.

  (3)   If:

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

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

the execution of the warrant may be completed if the warrant is still in force.