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Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46)

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Act current to 2026-03-17 and last amended on 2025-10-10. Previous Versions

Marginal note:Warrant to enter dwelling-house

 A judge or justice may issue a warrant in Form 7.1 authorizing a peace officer to enter a dwelling-house described in the warrant for the purpose of arresting or apprehending a person identified or identifiable by the warrant if the judge or justice is satisfied by information on oath that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the person is or will be present in the dwelling-house and that

  • (a) a warrant referred to in this or any other Act of Parliament to arrest or apprehend the person is in force anywhere in Canada;

  • (b) grounds exist to arrest the person without warrant under paragraph 495(1)(a) or (b) or section 672.91; or

  • (c) grounds exist to arrest or apprehend without warrant the person under an Act of Parliament, other than this Act.

  • 1997, c. 39, s. 2
  • 2002, c. 13, s. 23

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