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.