Section 58 - Search warrant safeguards

(1) A search warrant is unlawful unless it complies with this section.

(2) Where a police officer applies for any search warrant, it shall be his duty to state:

(a) the ground on which he makes the application;

(b) the law under which the warrant would be issued;

(c) the premises to be searched; and

(d) possibly the article or person to be searched.

(3) An application for a warrant shall be made in writing under oath and supported by necessary information.

(4) A warrant shall authorise an entry on one occasion only.

(5) A warrant shall:

(a) specify the:

(i) name of the person who applies for it,

(ii) date on which it is issued,

(iii) law under which it is issued, and

(iv) premises to be searched; and

(b) identify, as practicable as possible, the article or person to be searched.

(6) Two copies of a warrant shall be made.

(7) The two copies shall be clearly certified as copies.