Production Orders (PO) - PO versus Search Warrant Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Production Order (PO)?
A
Orders under section 74.
Requires a person OR organization (like a business) to produce documents to enforcement agencies as evidential material or a specified offence.
2
Q
PO v Search Warrant?
A
Compliance costs are issued with a PO, offset by being less intrusive VS SW being physical entry and searches.
Very often PO powers will be less intrusive and less cost than using a SW as an alternative
3
Q
What is the duration of a PO?
A
Not exceeding 30 days after the date on which the order was made - Section 76
