Children Young Persons And Families

Question 1

When may a child or youth be arrested by a constable without warrant in breach of bail conditions section 214 a?

Answer 1

While on bail they believe on reasonable grounds they have breached a condition of that bail and on two or more previous occasions breached a condition of that bail. Approval of a youth aid Sergeant, Sergeant or youth aid officer is required

Question 2

Explain the custody of a child or young person following arrest under section 234

Answer 2

Release, released on bail, deliver into custody of a parent or guardian or other adult or Iwi social service or cultural social service or any other person approved by the chief executive

Question 3

Explain section 235 child or young person who is arrested may be placed in custody of chief executive

Answer 3

With belief on reasonable grounds that the child or young person is not likely to appear, commit further offences, destroy evidence, interfere with witnesses or breach bail they must place the child in the custody of the chief executive as soon as practicable and not later than 24 hours after the arrest

Question 4

Explain section 236 young person who is arrested may be detained in police custody

Answer 4

Where a senior social worker and senior Sergeant are satisfied the young person is likely to abscond or be violent and suitable facilities for detention are not available the young person may be detained in police custody until appearance in court.

Question 5

When may child or young person be arrested without warrant under section 214?

Answer 5

A FEW PIPIs to ensure appearance, prevent further offences, prevent evidence loss, prevent interference with witnesses, category three or four offence, public interest. Report to Commissioner within three days stating why arrest was made

Question 6

What are police obligations with respect to the victims views on release of a child or young person?

Answer 6

Police must ascertain the views on types of orders the court may make for a victim of a specified offence and must inform each victim, whether or not their views have been ascertained, of the order made by the court and any conditions of bail relating to safety or security or non-association with the victim or their family

Question 7

How long may children or young persons be kept in police custody?

Answer 7

There is no provision for keeping a child in custody for more than 24 hours. A young person may be detained until court appearance only when a senior social worker and senior Sergeant are satisfied the young person is likely to abscond or be violent and suitable facilities are not available