38LSpecific powers available to officers executing warrants

38L Specific powers available to officers executing warrants

(1) When executing a search warrant in relation to premises, the executing officer or an officer assisting may: (a) for a purpose incidental to the execution of the warrant; or (b) with the written consent of the occupier of the premises; photograph, film or videorecord the premises or things at the premises. (2) The executing officer of a warrant in relation to premises and the officers assisting (if any) may not resume and complete the execution of the warrant if they: (a) cease to execute the warrant; and (b) leave the premises for a period of more than one hour without the written consent of the occupier of the premises. (3) If: (a) the execution of a search warrant is stopped by an order of a court; and (b) the order is later revoked or reversed on appeal; the execution of the warrant may be completed if the warrant is still in force.