sec.21CMagistrate may make device inspection order for reportable offender

### sec.21C Magistrate may make device inspection order for reportable offender This section applies if, in relation to a reportable offender, the circumstances mentioned in section 21B (1) (a) and (b) do not apply. A police officer may apply to a magistrate for an order (a device inspection order ) authorising a police officer, on a stated day or on 1 day during a stated period, to inspect any digital devices in the possession of a reportable offender. The magistrate may make the device inspection order if satisfied there is an elevated risk that the reportable offender will engage in conduct that may constitute a reportable offence against, or in relation to, a child or children. In this section— digital device see the Child Protection (Offender Reporting and Offender Prohibition Order) Act 2004 , schedule 5 . reportable offence see the Child Protection (Offender Reporting and Offender Prohibition Order) Act 2004 , schedule 5 . s 21C ins 2023 No. 21 s 50 (sec.21C-ssec.1) This section applies if, in relation to a reportable offender, the circumstances mentioned in section 21B (1) (a) and (b) do not apply. (sec.21C-ssec.2) A police officer may apply to a magistrate for an order (a device inspection order ) authorising a police officer, on a stated day or on 1 day during a stated period, to inspect any digital devices in the possession of a reportable offender. (sec.21C-ssec.3) The magistrate may make the device inspection order if satisfied there is an elevated risk that the reportable offender will engage in conduct that may constitute a reportable offence against, or in relation to, a child or children. (sec.21C-ssec.4) In this section— digital device see the Child Protection (Offender Reporting and Offender Prohibition Order) Act 2004 , schedule 5 . reportable offence see the Child Protection (Offender Reporting and Offender Prohibition Order) Act 2004 , schedule 5 .