Criminal Code (Cap. 9)

Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 355J

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355J. A search under a warrant m ay only be a search to the extent required for the purpose for which the warrant was issue d: Provided that if, in the course of the search, offences other than the offence or offences mentioned in the warrant are discovered, the search may extend to the extent required for th e purposes of such other offences. Sub-title IV POWERS OF ENTRY AND SE ARCH WITHOUT WARRANT Cases admitting of no delay. Added by: III.2002.74.

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