Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

CHAPTER 3 - INFORMATION GATHERING  

PART 3-5 - SEARCH AND SEIZURE  

Division 1 - Search warrants  

Subdivision C - Executing search warrants  

SECTION 240   Details of warrant to be given  
Search warrant relating to premises

240(1)    
If a * search warrant relating to * premises is being executed and the occupier of the premises, or another person who apparently represents the occupier, is present at the premises, the * executing officer or a * person assisting must make available to the person:

(a)    a copy of the warrant; and

(b)    a document setting out the rights and obligations of the person.

240(2)    
If a person is searched under a * search warrant relating to premises, the * executing officer or a * person assisting must show the person a copy of the warrant.

Search warrant relating to a person

240(2A)    
If a * search warrant relating to a person is being executed, the * executing officer or a * person assisting must make available to that person a copy of the warrant.

Executing officer must identify self

240(2B)    
The executing officer must identify themselves to the person at the premises or the person being searched, as the case may be.

Copy need not include signature or seal

240(3)    
The copy of the warrant need not include the signature of the magistrate or the seal of the relevant court.