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Crime and Corruption Act 2001
sec.153Duration and extension of covert search warrant
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### sec.153 Duration and extension of covert search warrant
A covert search warrant is in force until the earlier of the following—
when the warrant is stated to end;
when the initial search is complete.
However, the warrant may be extended from time to time on application.
The provisions of this part for an application for a covert search warrant apply to an application for an extension, with all necessary changes.
(sec.153-ssec.1) A covert search warrant is in force until the earlier of the following— when the warrant is stated to end; when the initial search is complete.
(sec.153-ssec.2) However, the warrant may be extended from time to time on application.
(sec.153-ssec.3) The provisions of this part for an application for a covert search warrant apply to an application for an extension, with all necessary changes.
- (a) when the warrant is stated to end;
- (b) when the initial search is complete.