Crimes (Child Sex Offenders) Act 2005
116EEntry and search warrant—remote application
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116E Entry and search warrant—remote application (1) If the applicant believes that it is impracticable for an application for an entry and search warrant to be made in person, the application may be made by telephone, fax, email or any other means of communication. (2) As soon as practicable after making a remote application, the applicant must make a written record of the application. (3) If practicable, the magistrate must fax or email a copy of the warrant to the applicant.