Hong Kong Ordinances

INTERCEPTION OF COMMUNICATIONS AND SURVEILLANCE ORDINANCE - SECT 33

Application for device retrieval warrant

Device retrieval warrants after prescribed authorizations having ceased to
have effect

(1) Where a prescribed authorization has in any way ceased to have effect
under this Ordinance, an officer of the department concerned may apply to a
panel judge for the issue of a device retrieval warrant authorizing the
retrieval of any of the devices authorized to be used under the
prescribed authorization if such devices—

   (a)  have been installed in or on any premises or object, pursuant to the
        prescribed authorization; and

   (b)  are still in or on such premises or object, or are in or on any other
        premises or object.

(2) The application is—

   (a)  to be made in writing; and

   (b)  to be supported by—

        (i)    a copy of the prescribed authorization; and

        (ii)   an affidavit of the applicant which is to comply with the
               requirements specified in Schedule 4.