Statute
Section 3G — Crimes Act 1914: Availability of assistance and use of force in executing a warrant
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In executing a warrant: (a) the executing officer may obtain such assistance; and (b) the executing officer, or a person who is a constable and who is assisting in executing the warrant may use such force against persons and things; and (c) a person who is not a constable and who has been authorised to assist in executing the warrant may use such force against things; as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.
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