Acts and Regulations

P-22.1 - Provincial Offences Procedure Act

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Expiration and execution of search warrant
140(1)Every search warrant shall specify the dates and times during which it may be executed.
140(2)Every search warrant shall describe in general or specific terms the items of evidence for which it authorizes a search to be made.
140(3)A search warrant may be executed on any day, including a holiday, unless the judge by the search warrant specifies otherwise.
140(4)A peace officer executing a search warrant shall,
(a) before making the search or as soon after as practicable, give a copy of the search warrant to a person who is present and ostensibly in control of the place, container or vehicle being searched, or
(b) if no one is present and ostensibly in control of the place, container or vehicle searched, leave a copy of the search warrant in a prominent position on, in or near the place, container or vehicle searched.
140(5)Any peace officer may execute a search warrant and if the judge so authorizes may be accompanied and assisted by a person who has special knowledge or expertise which is relevant to the purposes of the search.
1990, c.18, s.78