Crimes Act 1900
196Availability of assistance and use of force in executing
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196 Availability of assistance and use of force in executing warrant In executing a warrant— (a) the executing officer may obtain the assistance that is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and (b) the executing officer, or a police officer assisting in executing the warrant, may use the force against persons and things that is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and (c) an assisting officer may use the force against things that is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.