SURVEILLANCE DEVICES ACT 1999 - SECT 16 Remote application
SURVEILLANCE DEVICES ACT 1999 - SECT 16
Remote applicationS. 16(1) amended by No. 33/2018 s. 99(1).
(1) If a law enforcement officer believes that it is impracticable for an application for a surveillance device warrant to be made in person, the application may be made under section 15 by telephone, fax or other electronic communication.
S. 16(2) amended by Nos 6/2018 s. 68(Sch. 2 item 121.3), 33/2018 s. 99(2).
(2) If transmission by fax or other electronic communication is available and an affidavit has been prepared, the person applying must transmit a copy of the affidavit, whether sworn or affirmed, or unsworn or not affirmed, to the judge or magistrate who is to determine the application.
S. 17 substituted by No. 26/2004 s. 9.