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Copyright Act 1994

Enforcement officers - Entry and search under search warrant

134J: Transmission of search warrant

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"Searching with a copy of a warrant is allowed"

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You can execute a search warrant even if you do not have the original warrant with you. A copy of the warrant can be used instead, as long as it is a facsimile or electronic copy made by the issuing officer. You can also use a copy of the warrant text made at the direction of the issuing officer, as long as it is endorsed by the person who made the copy.

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Part 6AEnforcement officers
Entry and search under search warrant

134JTransmission of search warrant

  1. If it is not possible for the person charged with executing the warrant to have it in his or her possession at the time of execution, 1 of the following documents (which is deemed for all purposes to constitute the warrant) may be executed:

  2. a facsimile or other electronic copy of a warrant issued by the issuing officer:
    1. a copy of the text of a warrant, made at the direction of the issuing officer, and endorsed to that effect by the person who made the copy.

      Notes
      • Section 134J: inserted, on , by section 6 of the Copyright Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 72).