51Warrants

51 Warrants

(1)  On the application of an authorised officer, a magistrate or justice may issue a warrant if the magistrate or justice is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing it necessary for an authorised officer to enter premises for an authorised purpose.

(2)  A warrant is to –

(a) be in a form approved by the Commissioner of Police; and

(b) specify –

(i) the premises in respect of which it is made; and

(ii) the authorised officer, or class of authorised officers, that may execute the warrant.

(3)  An authorised officer and any person assisting that officer may, in executing a warrant issued under this section –

(a) enter and remain in the premises, using such force as is necessary in the circumstances; and

(b) perform his or her functions in or in relation to the premises.

(4)  A warrant has effect for a period of 30 days after the day on which it is granted.

(5)  A warrant is not invalidated by any defect, other than a defect that affects the substance of the warrant in a material particular.