Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00034:section:229
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00034
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 229
Character Range: 384514–385236

229  Applying for search warrants by telephone or other electronic means
 (1) An *authorised officer may apply to a magistrate for a *search warrant by telephone, fax or other electronic means:
 (a) in an urgent case; or
 (b) if the delay that would occur if an application were made in person would frustrate the effective execution of the warrant.
 (2) An application under subsection (1):
 (a) must include all information that would be required in an ordinary application for a *search warrant; and
 (b) if necessary, may be made before the information is sworn.
 (3) The magistrate may require:
 (a) communication by voice to the extent that it is practicable in the circumstances; and
 (b) any further information.