Search and Surveillance Act 2012

Enforcement officers' powers and orders - Surveillance device warrants and declaratory orders - Issuing of surveillance device warrant

53: Who may issue surveillance device warrant

You could also call this:

"Who can give permission for a surveillance device warrant?"

A Judge can issue a special warrant called a surveillance device warrant. You can apply for this warrant under section 49. The Judge will issue the warrant if they are satisfied that certain conditions in section 51 are met.

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Surveillance device warrants and declaratory orders: Issuing of surveillance device warrant

53Who may issue surveillance device warrant

  1. A surveillance device warrant may be issued by a Judge, on application under section 49, if he or she is satisfied that the conditions set out in section 51 are met.