116JRevocation of entry and search warrant

116J Revocation of entry and search warrant (1) An entry and search warrant may be revoked at any time before the end of the period of validity stated in it by the magistrate. (2) A magistrate may revoke the warrant if satisfied that— (a) the information supporting the application for the warrant was false or misleading; or (b) the warrant contains an error; or (c) the grounds for issue of the warrant no longer exist; or (d) revoking the warrant is in the interests of justice. (3) The magistrate must give notice of the revocation of an entry and search warrant to the executing officer to whom the warrant was issued. (4) If the chief police officer, a deputy chief police officer or a police officer of or above the rank of sergeant is satisfied that the grounds for issue of an entry and search warrant to an executing officer no longer exist, the officer must ensure that an application is made for the revocation of the warrant under this section. (5) If the executing officer to whom an entry and search warrant has been issued, or who is primarily responsible for executing an entry and search warrant, believes that the grounds for issue of the warrant no longer exist, the officer must tell the chief police officer, a deputy chief police officer or a police officer of or above the rank of sergeant immediately.