Search and seizure powers include electronic records and conveyances; procedures set restraint orders, copy rights and evidentiary presumptions. Rule 15 authorises designated officers to enter, inspect, search and seize premises, goods, materials, books, documents and computer resources (electronic records) where confiscable items or records relevant to proceedings are suspected. Powers include forcible entry, personal searches, taking copies/extracts, seizure or service of restraint orders when physical removal is impracticable, and seizure of conveyances; seized items must be notified within specified periods subject to extension, the custody-holder may copy documents and apply for return, and seized or produced records attract statutory evidentiary presumptions unless rebutted.
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Search and seizure powers include electronic records and conveyances; procedures set restraint orders, copy rights and evidentiary presumptions.
Rule 15 authorises designated officers to enter, inspect, search and seize premises, goods, materials, books, documents and computer resources (electronic records) where confiscable items or records relevant to proceedings are suspected. Powers include forcible entry, personal searches, taking copies/extracts, seizure or service of restraint orders when physical removal is impracticable, and seizure of conveyances; seized items must be notified within specified periods subject to extension, the custody-holder may copy documents and apply for return, and seized or produced records attract statutory evidentiary presumptions unless rebutted.
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