Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Surveillance Devices Act 1999 - SECT 20D

Remote application

20D. Remote application



(1) If a law enforcement officer believes that it is impracticable for an
application for a retrieval warrant to be made in person, the application may
be made under section 20C by telephone, fax, e-mail or any other means of
communication.

(2) If transmission by fax is available and an affidavit has been prepared,
the person applying must transmit a copy of the affidavit, whether sworn or
unsworn, to the judge or magistrate who is to determine the application.