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Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
242Specific powers available to officers executing the warrant
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#### 242 Specific powers available to officers executing the warrant
(1) In executing a \*search warrant, the \*executing officer or a \*person assisting may take photographs (including video recordings) of the \*premises or of things at the premises:
(a) for a purpose incidental to the execution of the warrant; or
(b) if the occupier of the premises consents in writing.
(2) The \*executing officer and a \*person assisting may complete the execution of a \*search warrant, provided that the warrant is still in force, after all of them temporarily leave the \*premises:
(a) for not more than one hour; or
(b) for a longer period if the occupier of the premises consents in writing.
(3) The execution of a \*search warrant may be completed if:
(a) the execution is stopped by an order of a court; and
(b) the order is later revoked or reversed on appeal; and
(c) the warrant is still in force.