Acts and Regulations

P-22.1 - Provincial Offences Procedure Act

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Application for search warrant
138(1)A peace officer who has reasonable and probable grounds to believe that there is an item of evidence in or upon any place, container or vehicle may apply to a judge for a search warrant.
138(2)An application for a search warrant shall be made, on oath or solemn affirmation,
(a) in person, or
(b) by telephone or other means of telecommunication, to a judge designated by the chief judge, where the application is made in relation to a prescribed offence and it is impracticable for the peace officer to appear before a judge in person.
138(3)Where an application is made under paragraph (2)(b), the judge may administer the oath or solemn affirmation by telephone or other means of telecommunication.
1990, c.18, s.76
Application for search warrant
138(1)A peace officer who has reasonable and probable grounds to believe that there is an item of evidence in or upon any place, container or vehicle may apply to a judge for a search warrant.
138(2)An application for a search warrant shall be made, on oath or solemn affirmation,
(a) in person, or
(b) by telephone or other means of telecommunication, to a judge designated by the chief judge, where the application is made in relation to a prescribed offence and it is impracticable for the peace officer to appear before a judge in person.
138(3)Where an application is made under paragraph (2)(b), the judge may administer the oath or solemn affirmation by telephone or other means of telecommunication.
1990, c.18, s.76