Part 4General provisions in relation to search, surveillance, and inspection powers
Immunities
164Immunities of issuing officer
An issuing officer who is not a Judge has the same immunities as a District Court Judge.
Search and Surveillance Act 2012
General provisions in relation to search, surveillance, and inspection powers - Immunities
164: Immunities of issuing officer
"Issuing officers have the same legal protections as judges to keep them safe while doing their job."
If you are an issuing officer but not a Judge, you have the same protections as a District Court Judge. This means you are treated the same as a Judge when it comes to being protected from certain things. You get these protections because of your role as an issuing officer.
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