Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00229:section:38l
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00229
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 38L
Character Range: 161388–162312

38L  Specific powers available to officers executing warrants
 (1) When executing a search warrant in relation to premises, the executing officer or an officer assisting may:
 (a) for a purpose incidental to the execution of the warrant; or
 (b) with the written consent of the occupier of the premises;
photograph, film or videorecord the premises or things at the premises.
 (2) The executing officer of a warrant in relation to premises and the officers assisting (if any) may not resume and complete the execution of the warrant if they:
 (a) cease to execute the warrant; and
 (b) leave the premises for a period of more than one hour without the written consent of the occupier of the premises.
 (3) If:
 (a) the execution of a search warrant is stopped by an order of a court; and
 (b) the order is later revoked or reversed on appeal;
the execution of the warrant may be completed if the warrant is still in force.