Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00598:clause:1_418
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00598
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 418
Character Range: 1217120–1217835

418  Availability of assistance, and use of force, in executing a warrant
 (1) In executing a warrant:
 (a) the executing officer may obtain such assistance as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and
 (b) the executing officer, or an authorised officer who is assisting in executing the warrant, may use such force against persons and things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and
 (c) a person who is not an authorised officer, but who has been authorised to assist in executing the warrant, may use such force against things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.
 (2) A person who is not an authorised officer must not take part in searching or arresting a person.