Section 487R — Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

Completing execution of search warrant stopped by court order

An authorised officer, and any persons assisting, may complete the execution of a search warrant that has been stopped by an order of a court if:

(a) the order is later revoked or reversed on appeal; and

(b) the warrant is still in force when the order is revoked or reversed.

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Related sections

s 487N — Authorised officer to be in possession of search warrant
s 487P — Details of search warrant etc. to be given to occupier
s 487Q — Completing execution of search warrant after temporary cessation
s 487S — Expert assistance to operate electronic equipment
s 487T — Compensation for damage to electronic equipment
s 487U — Occupier entitled to observe execution of search warrant

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