CYPF and Family Harm Flashcards
Sec.39(1) OTA 1989
Place of Safety Warrant
- District Court Judge (or if no judge, an issuing officer)
- is satisfied there are reasonable grounds for suspecting CYP
- suffering/likely to, ill-treatment, neglect, deprivation, abuse, harm(indah)
- may issue warrant to Police/Chief Executive(OT)
Sec.39(2) OTA 1989
Place of Safety Warrant - Entry
(a) ENTER and SEARCH any dwelling house, building aircraft, ship, vehicle, premises
(b) RGTB, CYP has/is likley to suffer (indah)
(i) REMOVE and DETAIN and place in custody of chief executive; or
(ii) where CYP in hospital, direct Medical Superintendent of hospital to keep CYP in hospital
Sec.42 OTA 989
Search without warrant
(1) RGTB critically necessary to protect CYP from injury/death may
(a) ENTER and SEARCH any dwelling house, building, aircraft, ship, vehicle, premises
(b) REMOVE and DETAIN and place in custody of chief executive
Sec.42(2) OTA 1989
What must you do if exercising powers under subsection(1)?
(a) Produce ID; and
(b) Disclose powers being exercised
*report to Commissioner within 3 days
Sec.48 OTA 1989
Unaccompanied CYP
(1) CYP found unaccompanied by parent/guardian/person usually having care, in situation where CYP’s physical/mental health is/likely to be impaired, Constable may
(a) with consent of CYP deliver to parent/guardian or person usually having care; or
(b) If -
(i) CYP does not wish to be returned to parent/guardian or other; or
(ii) no parent/guardian or other willing to have custody -
place CYP in custody of chief executive
What age is a young person?
Of or over 14 years, but under 18 years
Sec.214(1) OTA 1989
Arrest of CYP is necessary to ensure:
*Appearance of CYP in Court
*Prevent further offending
*Prevent interference with witnesses
*Prevent loss/destruction of evidence
*Summons would not achieve that purpose
Sec.214(2) OTA 1989 - two criteria where arrest justified
Nothing in subsection (1) prevents arrest of CYP without warrant for offence -
(a) where maximum penalty is 14 years to life imprisonment, and
(b) required in the public interest
Sec.214(3) OTA 1989
Obligations following arrest of CYP (within 3 days)
Written report to
Commissioner
Sec.214A OTA 1989
Grounds for arrest of CYP breaching bail
(a) CYP on bail; and
(b) RGTB -
(i) has breached bail; and
(ii) has breached bail on 2 or more previous occasions
Authority to arrest CYP under Sec.214A (bail breach) must be obtained from who?
*Youth Aid Sergeant
*Supervising Sergeant or above
*qualified Youth Aid Officer
Sec.215 OTA 1989
CYP Rights
*May be arrested if refuse to give name and address (if arrestable/can’t summons)
*Not obliged to accompany for questioning, if agree, can withdraw consent at any time
*Not obliged to make any statement
*If agree to make statement, can withdraw consent at any time
*Statement may be used in evidence
*Entitled to consult/make statement in presence of lawyer, nominated person or both
Sec.218 OTA 1989
Under this section, how are the rights to be explained to a CYP?
*In a language and manner
*appropriate to the age and level of understanding of the CYP
Sec.222 OTA 1989
Persons a CYP may nominate
*Parent or guardian
*Adult member of family, whanau
*Any other adult selected by CYP
*If CYP refuses to nominate, any adult (not being an enforcement officer)
Sec.222(2) OTA 1989
Situations where nominated person is not appropriate
(a) Likely to attempt, or pervert course of justice; or
(b) Cannot be located, or not available within reasonable period of time
What is the role of the nominated person?
*Ensure CYP understands matters explained
*Support CYP, before/during questioning, and making of statement
Sec.234 OTA 1989
Following arrest of CYP what release options do Police have?
*Release without charge
*Release on bail
*Deliver into custody of parent, guardian or other person
*With agreement of CYP, any Iwi/Cultural Social Service
*With agreement of CYP any other person approved by chief executive/constable
Sec.235 OTA 1989
CYP may be arrested and placed in custody of chief executive within 24 hours of arrest if:
*Unlikely to appear in court
*Likely to…..
- Commit further offences
- Destroy evidence
- Interfere with witnesses
- Continue to breach bail
Sec.236 OTA 1989
When may an arrested CYP be detained in Police custody?
*Likely to abscond or be violent; and
*Suitable facilities not available to chief executive
Under Sec.236 OTA 1989, who may authorise detention of CYP following arrest?
S/Sgt or above (along with chief executive or their delegate); or
- Sgt appointed by Commissioner to temp. position of S/Sgt 63(1)(a)
- Sgt authorised by Commissioner to exercise powers of S/Sgt 63(1)(b)
Under Sec.236 OTA 1989, how long may arrested CYP be detained in Police custody?
A period exceeding 24 hours until appearance in Court
Police response to family harm is based on what Principles?
*Early intervention
*Culturally appropriate
*Safety
*Collecting risk information
*Accountability
*Working collaboratively
Breach of Protection Orders (must do)
*Charge offender with breach ; and
*Not release on Police bail for 24 hours unless there is an earlier court hearing.
- offender not bailable as of right under Sec.7(2)Bail Act 2000
What is the primary consideration when considering Police bail for a family violence offender?
The need to protect the victim, the family members and all protected persons.