Schedule
Form of search warrant

s 19(1)

Search warrant

Section 19(1), Commodity Levies Act 1990

To every constable

(or To [full name], constable

and/or To [full name], designated person)

Being satisfied on an application in writing made on oath that there is reasonable ground for believing that there is (are) in [here describe building, box, receptacle, premises, or place] the following thing(s) [here insert description of the things to be searched for] that there is reasonable ground to believe is (are) evidence of the commission of an offence against the Commodity Levies Act 1990, I hereby authorise you on 1 occasion within 30 days from the date of this warrant to enter and search the said [specify] with such assistance as may be necessary, and if necessary to use force for making entry, whether by breaking open doors or otherwise, and also to break open the box (receptacle) (or any box or receptacle therein or thereon) by force if necessary; and also to seize anything which there is reasonable ground to believe will be evidence as to the commission of the offence.

Dated at: [place, date]

[Signature]
District Court Judge
(or Justice of the Peace
or Community Magistrate
or Registrar (not being a constable))


  • Schedule form: amended, on 30 June 1998, by section 7 of the District Courts Amendment Act 1998 (1998 No 76).