SW - Secure Address - Search Warrant Pending - Section 117

Question 1

Powers under Section 117?

Answer 1

SW application is about to be made, has been made, waiting to hear whether it has been authorized, you have RGTB that evidential material may be CADD or removed prior you MAY:

a) Enter and Secure a place, vehicle or other thing AND
b) Secure any item found there AND
c) Direct any person to assist with entry and securing the place or vehicle or securing items in it

Question 2

What to do if you realize the search warrant has the wrong house number/flat number?

Answer 2

You can enter, secure the address until the search warrant has been amended.

Question 3

How long does Section 117 last?

Answer 3

Whatever occurs first:

a) Expiry of 6 hours from when the power is first exercised.
b) Warrant is available for execution at that place or vehicle or in respect of that other thing.
c) The application for a search warrant is refused.