377Search warrants

377 Search warrants

377 Search warrants

(1) For the purpose of carrying out a trust records investigation or complaint investigation, an investigator may apply for a search warrant, to an issuing authority (however described) authorised under the legislation of this jurisdiction to issue search warrants, if—

(a) a search is proposed to be undertaken in this jurisdiction; and

(b) the investigator believes there are reasonable grounds for the issue of a search warrant.

(2) A search warrant may, in response to an application made under this section, be issued if—

(a) an investigator satisfies the issuing authority that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that relevant material is located at the premises; and

(b) the issuing authority is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for issuing the warrant; and

(c) any other requirements of the applicable jurisdictional legislation are satisfied.

(3) A search warrant authorises an investigator named in the warrant, together with any other person or persons named or otherwise identified in the warrant and with any necessary equipment—

(a) to enter the premises specified in the warrant at the time or within the period specified in the warrant; and

(b) to exercise the powers in section 375.

(4) A search warrant may restrict the powers that may be exercised under section 375.