LEGAL PROFESSION ACT 2007 - SECT 557
Powers to support seizure
LEGAL PROFESSION ACT 2007 - SECT 557
Powers to support seizure
557 Powers to support seizure
(1) To enable a thing to be seized, an investigator may require the person in
control of it— (a) to take it to a stated reasonable place by a stated
reasonable time; and
(b) if necessary, to remain in control of it at the
stated place for a reasonable time.
(2) The requirement— (a) must be made
by written notice; or
(b) if for any reason it is not practicable to give the
notice, may be made orally and confirmed by written notice as soon as
practicable.
(3) A further requirement may be made under this section about
the thing if it is necessary and reasonable to make the further requirement.
(4) A person of whom a requirement is made under subsection (1) or (3) must
comply with the requirement, unless the person has a reasonable excuse.
Penalty— Maximum penalty for subsection (4) —100 penalty units.