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Crimes Act 1900
197Details of warrant to be given to occupier etc
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197 Details of warrant to be given to occupier etc
(1) If a warrant in relation 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 an
assisting officer shall make available to that person a copy of the
(2) If a warrant in relation to a person is being executed, the executing
officer or an assisting officer shall make available to that person a
copy of the warrant.
(3) If a person is searched under a warrant in relation to premises, the
executing officer or an assisting officer shall show the person a copy
of the warrant.
(4) The executing officer shall identify himself or herself to the person at
the premises or the person being searched.
(5) The copy of the warrant referred to in subsections (1) and (2) need
not include the signature of the issuing officer or the seal of the
relevant court.