Article 43

Any Court may issue a warrant to search any premises or vehicles, or portions thereof, or receptacles kept on premises or vehicles, upon finding that there exists probable cause to believe, in respect to an offence which has been or is being committed, or is being planned, that there is present in that premises, vehicle or receptacle any object or thing which is relevant to the investigation or prevention of an offence.

A finding of probable cause must be based upon information provided under oath or affirmation.

A search warrant must be signed by the judge issuing the warrant.

Every search warrant issued shall specify clearly the premises, vehicle, or receptacle, or portion of premises, vehicle, or receptacle to be searched, and the items to be searched for and seized and the person or persons authorized to conduct the search or seizure.

On seizing any property such investigating police officer or member of the police shall make a list of the property seized and, unless it is practically impossible, an independent person shall personally attend the seizure, check the list prepared by the investigating police officer or member of the police and sign the list. .

In effecting a search the police may use such force as is necessary and, where access to premises is denied, may use reasonable force to gain entry.

Unless otherwise expressly authorized by the Court in writing in the warrant, searches shall be carried out only between the hours of 6 A.M. and 6 P.M.

A search warrant shall be executed within 7 days of its issuance and the warrant shall expire, unless the time is extended by the Court.