493Moving thing to another place for examination or

493 Moving thing to another place for examination or processing under search warrant (1) A thing found at premises entered under a search warrant may be moved to another place for examination or processing to decide whether it may be seized under the warrant if— (a) both of the following apply: (i) there are reasonable grounds for believing that the thing is, or contains, something to which the warrant relates;

Return and forfeiture of things seized Part 13.7 (ii) it is significantly more practicable to move the thing taking into account the timeliness and cost of examining or processing the thing at another place and the availability of expert assistance; or (b) the occupier of the premises agrees in writing. (2) The thing may be moved to another place for examination or processing for not longer than 72 hours. (3) An inspector may apply to a magistrate for an extension of time if the inspector believes on reasonable grounds that the thing cannot be examined or processed within 72 hours. (4) The inspector must give notice of the application to the occupier of the premises, and the occupier is entitled to be heard on the (5) If a thing is moved to another place under this section, the inspector must, if practicable— (a) tell the occupier of the premises the address of the place where, and time when, the examination or processing will be undertaken; and (b) allow the occupier or the occupier’s representative to be present during the examination or processing. (6) The provisions of this chapter relating to the issue of search warrants apply, with any necessary changes, to the giving of an extension under this section.