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MUTUAL ASSISTANCE IN CRIMINAL MATTERS ACT 1987 - SECT 38K

Copy of warrant to be shown to occupier etc.

  (1)   If:

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

  (b)   the occupier of the premises, or another person who apparently represents the occupier, is present at the premises;

the executing officer or an officer assisting must make a copy of the warrant available to that person.

  (2)   If a search warrant in relation to a person is being executed, the executing officer or an officer assisting must make a copy of the warrant available to that person.

  (3)   If a person is searched under a search warrant in relation to premises, the executing officer or an officer assisting must show the person a copy of the warrant.

  (4)   The executing officer must identify himself or herself to:

  (a)   the person present at the premises; or

  (b)   the person being searched;

as the case requires.

  (5)   The copy of the warrant referred to in subsection   (1), (2) or (3) need not include the signature of the Magistrate or eligible Judge who issued it.



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