89.14 Information For Search Warrant - Wildlife Act, 1976 Section 73

What this form is for

• • Use when seeking a search warrant for suspected wildlife offenses
• • Use only when there are reasonable grounds to believe an offense is being committed
• • Use for premises where evidence of wildlife offenses might be found
• • Use when standard inspection powers are insufficient
• • Use for urgent situations requiring immediate judicial authorization

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Search warrant applications should be submitted as soon as reasonable grounds for suspicion arise, as delays could allow evidence to be concealed or offenses to continue.

Before you submit

• • All sections of the form are completed
• • Specific location details are accurate and complete
• • Evidence supporting the warrant application is attached
• • Required authorizations and signatures are included
• • Form is submitted to the correct court office
• • Copy of the application is retained for records

How to file this form

1. 1Gather evidence and information about the suspected wildlife offense
2. 2Complete all sections of the form with specific details
3. 3Attach supporting documentation and statements
4. 4Obtain necessary authorizations from supervising officers
5. 5Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
6. 6Follow up with the court regarding the warrant status

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to offenses under the Wildlife Act, 1976
• • It cannot be used for routine inspections that don't require a warrant
• • The warrant must be specific to the location and items mentioned
• • Judicial approval is required and not guaranteed
• • The form must be based on reasonable grounds, not just suspicion