Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

CRIMES ACT 1914 - SECT 3ZZCC

  (1)   If:

  (a)   a delayed notification search warrant in relation to premises is being executed; and

  (b)   the executing officer and the persons assisting (if any) leave the premises for a reason described in subparagraph   3ZZCB(2)(b)(i) or (ii); and

  (c)   the executing officer or a person assisting believes on reasonable grounds that the executing officer and the persons assisting will not be able to return to the premises within the 24 - hour period mentioned in paragraph   3ZZCB(2)(b);

he or she may apply to an eligible issuing officer for an extension of that period.

  (2)   If an application mentioned in subsection   (1) has been made, an eligible issuing officer may extend the period during which the executing officer and persons assisting may be away from the premises if:

  (a)   the eligible issuing officer is satisfied, by information on oath or affirmation, that there are circumstances that justify the extension; and

  (b)   the extension would not result in the period ending after the expiry of the warrant.