Section 487U — Occupier entitled to observe execution of search warrant
CurrentPart 8E—Investigation powers relating to certain offences and provisions · Division 3—Search warrants · Subdivision D—Occupier’s rights and responsibilities · Migration Act 1958
C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171As in force on 4 June 2026
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- Section 487U
- As in force on
- 4 June 2026
- Citation
- C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171
Section 487U — Occupier entitled to observe execution of search warrant
487U Occupier entitled to observe execution of search warrant
(1) The occupier, or another person who apparently represents the occupier, is entitled to observe the execution of a search warrant if the occupier or other person is present at the premises while the warrant is being executed.
(2) The right to observe the execution of the search warrant ceases if the occupier or other person impedes that execution.
(3) This section does not prevent the execution of the search warrant in 2 or more areas of the premises at the same time.

