Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00398:clause:3_11a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00398
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3 cl 11A
Character Range: 28491–29105

11A  Announcement before entry under warrants

 (1) The executing officer must, before any person enters premises under a warrant:
 (a) announce that he or she is authorized by the warrant to enter the premises; and
 (b) give any person at the premises an opportunity to allow entry to the premises.

 (2) The authorized officer does not have to comply with subsection (1) if he or she believes on reasonable grounds that immediate entry to the premises is required to ensure:
 (a) the safety of a person (including the authorized officer); or
 (b) that the effective execution of the warrant is not frustrated.