18Remote application

#### 18 Remote application 18 Remote application > > (1) An application for a surveillance device warrant may be made under section 17 by telephone, e-mail or any other means of communication if— > > > > > (a) a law enforcement officer reasonably believes that it is impracticable for the application to be made in person, or > > > > > (b) a law enforcement officer reasonably believes that the immediate use of a surveillance device is necessary, or > > > > > (c) the eligible Judge who is to determine the application requests that it is made that way. > > > (2) If an affidavit has been prepared, the person applying must transmit a copy of the affidavit, whether sworn or unsworn, to the eligible Judge who is to determine the application. > > **s 18:** Subst 2020 No 26, Sch 1.15\[3\]. Am 2025 No 61, Sch 2.87\[5\].