AustLII Tasmanian Consolidated Acts

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SEARCH WARRANTS ACT 1997 - SECT 7

7. Availability of assistance and use of force in executing a warrant

In executing a warrant –

(a) the executing officer may obtain such assistance as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and

(b) the executing officer or a person assisting who is a police officer may use such force against persons and things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and

(c) a person assisting who is not a police officer may use such force against things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.


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