S. 6(1) amended by Nos 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 103.3), 33/2018 s. 94(1).
(1) If a police officer believes that it is impracticable for an application for a coercive powers order to be made in person, the application may be made under section 5 by telephone, fax or other electronic communication.
S. 6(2) amended by Nos 6/2018 s. 68(Sch. 2 item 83.4), 33/2018 s. 94(2).
(2) If transmission by fax or other electronic communication is available and an affidavit has been prepared, the applicant must transmit a copy of the affidavit, whether sworn or affirmed, or unsworn or not affirmed, to the judge of the Supreme Court who is to determine the application.