Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00598:clause:1_420
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00598
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 420
Character Range: 1219147–1220088

420  Specific powers available to person executing warrant
 (1) In executing a warrant in relation to premises, the executing officer or an officer assisting may take photographs (including video recordings) of the premises or of things at the premises:
 (a) for a purpose incidental to the execution of the warrant; or
 (b) if the occupier of the premises consents in writing.
 (2) If a warrant in relation to premises is being executed, the executing officer and all officers assisting may, if the warrant is still in force, complete the execution of the warrant after all of them temporarily cease its execution and leave the premises:
 (a) for not more than one hour; or
 (b) for a longer period if the occupier of the premises consents in writing.
 (3) The execution of a warrant that is stopped by an order of a court may be completed if:
 (a) the order is later revoked or reversed on appeal; and
 (b) the warrant is still in force.