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Search Warrants Act 1997
7Availability of assistance and use of force in executing a warrant
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### 7 Availability of assistance and use of force in executing a warrant
> In executing a warrant –
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> > > (a) the executing officer may obtain such assistance as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and
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> > > (b) the executing officer or a person assisting who is a police officer may use such force against persons and things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and
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> > > (c) a person assisting who is not a police officer may use such force against things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.