244Moving things to another place for examination or processing

244 Moving things to another place for examination or processing

(1) A thing found at the *premises may be moved to another place for examination or processing in order to determine whether the thing may be seized under a *search warrant, or the thing suggests the existence of a *digital asset that may be *seized under a search warrant, if: (a) both of the following apply: (i) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the thing contains or constitutes *tainted property or *evidential material or the thing suggests the existence of a digital asset that may be seized under a search warrant; (ii) it is significantly more practicable to do so having regard to 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 consents in writing. (2) The thing may be moved to another place for examination or processing for no longer than 72 hours. (3) An *executing officer may apply to a magistrate for an extension of that time if the officer believes on reasonable grounds that the thing cannot be examined or processed within 72 hours. (4) The *executing officer must give notice of the application to the occupier of *premises, and the occupier is entitled to be heard in relation to the application. (5) If a thing is moved to another place under subsection (1), the *executing officer must, if it is practicable to do so: (a) inform the occupier of the address of the place and the time at which the examination or processing will be carried out; and (b) allow the occupier or his or her representative to be present during the examination or processing.