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Surveillance Devices Act 2007
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26 Remote application
> > (1) An application for a retrieval warrant may be made under section 25 by telephone, e-mail or any other means of communication if—
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> > > (a) a law enforcement officer reasonably believes that it is impracticable for the application to be made in person, or
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> > > (b) the eligible Judge who is to determine the application requests that it is made that way.
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> > (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.
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> **s 26:** Subst 2020 No 26, Sch 1.15\[5\]. Am 2025 No 61, Sch 2.87\[5\].