36GAnnouncement before entry

36G Announcement before entry

S. 36G(1) amended by No. 51/2024 s. 21(a)(i).

(1) On executing a search warrant, the inspector or police officer executing the warrant—

S. 36G(1)(a) amended by No. 51/2024 s. 21(a)(ii).

(a) must announce that the inspector or police officer is authorised by the warrant to enter the premises; and

S. 36G(1)(b) amended by No. 51/2024 s. 21(a)(iii).

(b) if the inspector or police officer has been unable to obtain unforced entry, must give any person at the premises an opportunity to allow entry to the premises.

S. 36G(2) amended by No. 51/2024 s. 21(b), substituted by No. 51/2024 s. 40.

(2) An inspector or police officer need not comply with subsection (1) if the inspector or police officer believes on reasonable grounds that immediate entry to the premises is required to ensure—

(a) the safety of any person; or

(b) that the effective execution of the warrant is not frustrated.

S. 36H inserted by No. 43/2000 s. 15.