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Surveillance Devices Act 2007
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#### 16 Who may issue warrants?
16 Who may issue warrants?
> > (1) An eligible Judge of the Supreme Court may issue any warrant under this Part.
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> > (2) An eligible Judge of the Local Court may issue—
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> > > (a) a surveillance device warrant that authorises the use of a tracking device only, or
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> > > (b) a retrieval warrant in respect of a tracking device under a warrant referred to in paragraph (a) if an eligible Judge of the Local Court issued the original warrant.
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> **s 16:** Am 2025 No 61, Sch 2.87\[3\] \[4\].