CYP Flashcards

1
Q

S48 Unaccompanied C & YP: What three things must exist for S48 the care and protection of a C & YP apply?

A

When

  • Unaccompanied
  • Physical or Mental Health is likely to be impaired.
  • Police May use force.

Take child or YP away

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S48 Unaccompanied C & YP: What does the term YP mean?

A

Of or over the age of 14 but under the age of 18.

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S48 Where can you take C or YP and in what circumstances?

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with consent, to parent, guardian or person usually caring for C or YP Without consent for above (or no parent available) into custody of chief executive

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S208(c) - Principles: What must the court or person exercising powers be guided by(5)

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  1. Unless in public interest - criminal proceedings should not be initiated if alternative means available.
  2. Criminal proceedings should not be initiated solely to provide assistance or any services to help child.
  3. measures designed to strengthen the family and to foster the ability of families to develop their own means of dealing with offending C or YP.
  4. Keep offending child in community only if public is safe.
  5. C or YP age relevent around consideration of nature of sanction.
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S214 - K9 C or YP without warrant: Police shall NOT arrest C or YP unless satisfied on reasonable grounds that it is necessary to K9 w/o w for the purpose of what 5 things?

A
  1. Ensure appearance to court
  2. Prevent further offending
  3. Prevent destruction of evidence
  4. Prevent interference with witnesses
  5. SUMMONS WOULD NOT ACHIEVE THAT PURPOSE
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S214(2) - K9 C or YP without warrant: Regardless of 214(1) A constable can arrest a C or YP on a charge of any offence when what two things apply?

A
  • C or YP committed a Category 3 or 4 offences with maximum penalty at least 14 years imprisonment or life.
  • Public Interest.
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S214 - K9 C or YP without warrant: What is every officer required to furnish who K9 a C or YP wo/w?

A

A written report within 3 days to the Commissioner of Police

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S214 - K9 C or YP without warrant: What should every report for Commisioner state that is furnished for the K9 of a C or YP?

A

The reason why the C or YP was arrested without warrant.

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S214A - K9 C or YP for BOB conditions: You may arrest a C or YP wo/w who is on bail if the officer believed on reasonable grounds 2 things what are they?

A
  1. C or YP has breached a condition of that bail and
  2. C or YP has on 2 or more previous occasions breached a condition of THAT bail (whether or not the same condition).
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S214A - K9 C or YP on BOB conditions: Who approves the authority to K9 a C or YP for BOB ?

A
  1. Youth Aid Sgt (in 1st instance) or Supervising Sgt or qualified Youth Aid Officer, then complete a 6D file.
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S234 - Custody of C or YP following K9: When C or YP K9 with or w/o w what 3 things can an officer do with the C or YP?

A
  1. Release C or YP
  2. Release C or YP on bail
  3. Deliver to : Parent or guardian, Iwi, Social Services, other approved person CYF agreed.
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12
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  1. S235 - C or YP who is K9 may be placed in custody of chief executive WHEN? (time)
  2. What grounds would you need to place CYP in care of CE (235(1A)) (5)
A
  1. ASAP no later than 24 hours after arrest.
  2. a. not likely to appear at court
    b. may commit further offences
    c. to prevent loss of evidence
    d. to prevent interference with witnesses
    e. if arrested for BOB under 214A and likely to continue breaching
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S235 - C or YP who is K9 may be placed in custody of chief executive: if a C or YP has been K9 and is to be deliver to the care of a Social Worker what information must be given to the Social worker? (3)

A
  • ID of C or YP - Circumstances of K9 - Date and time of the court appearance.
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14
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S236 - YP who is K9 may be detained in Police Custody and a Snr Sgt or Inspector and Chief Executive are satisfied on reasonable grounds that the YP K9 will:

  1. what?
  2. also there is no what?
  3. what documents needs to be issues and when?
A

= YP is likely to abscond or be violent

= Safe facilities not available.

= Detain in Police Custody period exceeding 24 hours and until appearance before Court.

= Issues Joint Cert - must be provided to commissioner within 5 days after day cert issues.

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15
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Who does does s236 relate to and the age group involved?

A

Joint certificate allowing detention of young person in police custody over 24 hours if likely to abscond or be violent and no suitable facility available at OT.

a YP 14 - 18 yrs

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16
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Police v D detention under s48. What was determined

A

Drunk youth removed from private property by Police s48. Gave G’Mothers address to an officer (not transporting officers). Youth assaults officer at station. s48 doesn’t permit taking CYP to station (although may be intermediary means) of delivering to social worker.

17
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Police v T-M Arrest guidelines s 214 & s 48

A

Known Youth offender wandering whangarei at night. Taken to station under s48 and interviewed about burglaries. Arrested 3 weeks later at home after 2nd statement. found: s 48 not for taking into custody under suspicion of committing crimes. later arrest not permissible (s214) unless ensuring appearance at court, preventing offences or tampering with witnesses/evidence or in public interest s208 criminal proceedings are not to be initiated unless no other means (proceedings must take least restrictive form)

18
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Police v T detention in Police custody

A

Shoplifter ran from police. Apprehended. Brought to court over 24 hrs later. Found initial arrest justified as was trying to escape. But should have been dealt with on same day. Overnight in cells was a breach. CYPs should not be held in custody unnecessarily

19
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Police v CG s214 & 236

A

girls arrested for Agg Rob. Didn’t have grounds to believe further offending, loss of evidence or interfering with witnesses (s214). One was separated (in cells) from her 4 mth baby (breast feeding). Detention over 24hrs requiring a joint certificate (s236) which wasn’t obtained. Should have been summonsed. Case dismissed

20
Q

Releasing the C or YP on bail: When will they have to appear at an initial court hearing?

A

Within 7 days. May need special sitting in smaller centres. (note: a YP cannot be released on a summons (S245).

21
Q

What must a C or YP bail condition have when considering suitable bail conditions?

B. When released on bail who needs to agree to the bail conditions and (1).

C. How to confirm their acceptance (2)

A

They must be clear and reasonable link to the C or YP current charges.

B. Needs to be agreed to by person into whose custody CYP being release.

C. The person into whose custody and CYP need to sign the bail bond

22
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What must you do if you wish to oppose bail of a C or YP aged 12 - 17?

A

Seek immediate guidance from Youth Aid officer

23
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S234 - Custody of C or YP following K9: Police are unable to deliver C or YP into the custody of parent or guardian who else is legally able to take C or YP?

A

With agreement of child, any: - Iwi Social Service or Cultural Social Service

or

  • Any person or organisation approved by the Chief Executive.
24
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What does the 24 hrs after arrest to place the CYP into OT custody not allow (2)

A
  1. Solely for purpose of making further enquiries 2. delay contacting OT in order to keep in Police custody for the maximum time period.
25
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What must the written report for the Commissioner pertaining to the joint certificate (s 236) contain

A
  1. Circumstances in which certificate was issued 2. Duration for which the young person was or likely to be detained in Police custody
26
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Can a Child be detained in Police custody for longer than 24 hours?

A

No