34.55 Search Warrant - Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010 Section 12(4)

What this form is for

• • Use this form when you need an official court order to search property.
• • This order must specifically relate to finding psychoactive substances as defined by the 2010 Act.
• • It is used under Section 12(4) of that Act, which dictates the specific legal grounds for the search.
• • Do not use this if you are serving a standard summons or arrest warrant; this is strictly for searching.

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Deadline or filing window

The warrant must be issued prior to the intended search date. Specific deadlines depend on the urgency of the investigation.

Before you submit

• • All required parties (Applicant, Judge/Magistrate) must be clearly named.
• • The specific premises to be searched must be described with enough detail (address, unit number).
• • The grounds for the search must explicitly reference Section 12(4) of the Act.
• • A clear list of what is being sought (psychoactive substances) should be detailed.
• • Ensure there are no handwritten errors in the form number or section citation.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all sections accurately using black ink if filling out a hard copy.
2. 2Have the warrant signed by the authorised judicial officer of the Courts Service.
3. 3File the original, signed document with the relevant court office (e.g., District Court).
4. 4Provide copies to the person or entity who will execute the search.

Known limitations

• • This form grants permission for a *search*, not necessarily an immediate arrest or seizure.
• • The scope of the search is limited by what is written on the warrant; anything outside that scope requires further authority.
• • It does not guarantee the substances found are illegal under the 2010 Act, only that you have permission to look for them.
• • Not confirmed in official source: The maximum number of premises covered per single form is not specified.