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MAJOR CRIME (INVESTIGATIVE POWERS) ACT 2004 - SECT 9 Coercive powers order

MAJOR CRIME (INVESTIGATIVE POWERS) ACT 2004 - SECT 9

Coercive powers order

S. 9(1) amended by Nos 72/2011 s. 26, 13/2012 s. 12.

    (1)     A coercive powers order must state that the Supreme Court is satisfied of the matters referred to in section 8(1)(a) and (1)(b) having regard to the matters referred to in section 8(1)(b)(i), 8(1)(b)(ii) and 8(2).

    (2)     A coercive powers order must also specify—

        (a)     the organised crime offence in respect of which the order is made; and

        (b)     the name of each alleged offender or, if the name is unknown, state that the offender is unknown; and

        (c)     the name and rank of the applicant; and

        (d)     the name and rank of the person who approved the application; and

        (e)     the date on which the order is made; and

        (f)     the period for which the order remains in force, being a period not exceeding 12 months; and

        (g)     any conditions on the use of coercive powers under the order.

    (3)     A coercive powers order must be signed by the judge of the Supreme Court who makes it and include his or her name.

    (4)     If the Supreme Court makes a coercive powers order, the applicant must cause a copy of the order to be given to the Chief Examiner as soon as practicable after the making of the order.