Crimes Act 1914

Part IAAB - Monitoring of compliance with Part 5.3 supervisory orders etc.  

Division 4 - Obligations and incidental powers of constables  

SECTION 3ZZNG   Occupier entitled to be present during search  

(1)    
If:


(a) a monitoring warrant in relation to premises is being executed; and


(b) the occupier of the premises, or another person who apparently represents the occupier, is present at the premises;

the person is entitled to observe the search being conducted.


(2)    
The right to observe the search being conducted ceases if the person impedes the search.

(3)    
This section does not prevent 2 or more areas of the premises being searched at the same time.




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