229Applying for search warrants by telephone or other electronic means

229 Applying for search warrants by telephone or other electronic means

(1) An *authorised officer may apply to a magistrate for a *search warrant by telephone, fax or other electronic means: (a) in an urgent case; or (b) if the delay that would occur if an application were made in person would frustrate the effective execution of the warrant. (2) An application under subsection (1): (a) must include all information that would be required in an ordinary application for a *search warrant; and (b) if necessary, may be made before the information is sworn. (3) The magistrate may require: (a) communication by voice to the extent that it is practicable in the circumstances; and (b) any further information.