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Search and Surveillance Act 2012

General provisions in relation to search, surveillance, and inspection powers - Search warrants - Application for search warrant

99: Application must be verified

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"You must promise your search warrant application is true and honest."

When you apply for a search warrant, your application must have a statement that says everything in it is true and accurate. You must confirm that the information in your application is correct. This statement is like a promise that what you are saying is honest and right.

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Part 4General provisions in relation to search, surveillance, and inspection powers
Search warrants: Application for search warrant

99Application must be verified

  1. An application for a search warrant must contain or be accompanied by a statement by the applicant confirming the truth and accuracy of the contents of the application.