CYP

Question 1

According to s214(3), CYPF Act 1989, if you arrest a CYP without warrant, how long do you have to furnish a written report?

Answer 1

Arrest a CYP without warrant shall furnish written report within 3 days.

Question 2

Explain s218.

Answer 2

Explanations to be given in manner and language appropriate to age and level of understanding of CYP.

Question 3

Who may a CYP nominate?

Answer 3

Section 222

a) parent or guardian
b) adult member of family, whanau, family group
c) any other adult
d) if fail to nominate, any adult (except Police) may be nominated by officer

Question 4

Who can be refused as a nominated person?

Answer 4

Section222
If officer believes any of the following on reasonable grounds they can refuse to allow the consultation:
a) would attempt, or would be likely to attempt, to pervert course of justice
b) cannot with reasonable diligence be located or will not be available within a period of time that is reasonable in the circumstances

Question 5

What are the duties of a nominated person?

Answer 5

Section 222

a) to take reasonable steps to ensure understanding
b) to support CYP before and during statement