CYP

Question 1

Who must be informed of any police action that significantly effects a child or YP

Answer 1

Section 8, parents, guardians, caregivers have the right to be informed of any action or decision.

Question 2

Categories of offences

Answer 2

Cat 1 - fine only
Cat 2 - imprisonment less than 2 years
Cat 3 - imprisonment for 2 years or more, right to elect trial by jury
Cat 4 - very serious offence

Question 3

Section 214 OTA 1989 arrest of a CYP and the two exceptions

Answer 3

Ensure the CYP appearance in court.
Prevent further offences
Prevent loss/destruction of evidence
Prevent interference with witness

Exceptions - cat 3 or 4 offence and the arrest is in the publics interest or EBA

Question 4

When to explain the rights

Section 215 OTA 1989

Answer 4

Before questioning
When the CYP asks you about their rights
When you have decided to charge
When you have arrested a CYP
A statement will not be admissible unless rights are given in accordance with the act

Question 5

Who can be a nominated person

Answer 5

A parent of guardian
A adult member of the family
Any other adult selected be the CYP

Question 6

When must a CYP arrest be reported?

Answer 6

To the commissioner office within 3 days of the arrest.

Question 7

SOA 1981 Section 10B

Reference to CYP

Answer 7

Being a parent or guardian or a person having the care of a child under the age of 14 years.

Leaves a child

Without making reasonable provision for the supervision and care of the child

For a time that is unreasonable or under conditions that are unreasonable having regard to all circumstances