CYPFS

Question 1

What circumstances must exist for s.48 of the CYPF Act to be used?(3)

Answer 1

• Unaccompanied
• Physical or mental health impaired
• May use force

Question 2

Under s.48 CYPF 1989 what does the term YOUNG PERSON mean?

Answer 2

Over the age of 14 but under 17 years

Question 3

s.208 The principle that any measure for dealing with offending by C or YP should be designed to: (2)

Answer 3

• strengthen the family
• foster the ability of the family

Question 4

s.214 May arrest a C or YP without warrant (where arrest power applies) for the purpose of what 5 reasons?

Answer 4

• Ensure appearance
• further offending
• destruction of evidence
• Interferance with witnesses
• summons wouldnt work

Question 5

s.214 A constable can arrest a C or YP in any circumstances without warrant where: (2)

Answer 5

• Cat 3 or 4 offence (14 years)
• public interest

Question 6

s.214 What is every officer required to furnish who arrests a CYP without warrant required to do?

Answer 6

Furnish written report within 3 days to the Commisioner

Question 7

s.214 What should every report state that is furnished for the arrest of a CYP?

Answer 7

The reason why the CYP was arrested without warrant.

Question 8

s.214A You may arrest a CYP without warrant who is on bail if the officer believed on resonable grounds what two things?

Answer 8

• has breached conditions of that bail.
• 2 or more previous breaches of that bail (can be different condition)

Question 9

s.214A When arresting a CYP for breach of bail what two things must occur?

Answer 9

• obtain authority to arrest form YA Officer or supervisor
• Complete a 6D file

Question 10

s.234 When a CYP has been arrested with or without warrant, what three things can of officer do with the CYP?

Answer 10

• Release CYP
• Release CYP on bail
• Deliver to:
  
  • Parent or guardian, or
  • Iwi Social Service, other approved person (CYP agreement)

Question 11

s.235 If a CYP that has been arrested is to be delivered to the care of social worker when must this occur?

Answer 11

As soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours after arrest

Question 12

s.235 If a CYP has been arrested is to be delivered to the care of social worker what information must be given to the social worker? (3)

Answer 12

• identity of the child
• circumstances of the arrest
• date and time of intended appearance

Question 13

s.236 What are the requirements for a CYP that has been arrested without warrant and is to be detained in Police custody? (4)

Answer 13

• Snr Social Worker & Snr Sgt or above issue joint cert.
• CYO likely to abscond or be violent
• suitable facility not available
• furnish report & Cert within 5 days (circumstances & duration)

Note: CYP can be detained longer than 24 hrs until appearance

Question 14

If you are releasing a CYP on bail, how soon do they have to appear in court for the initial hearing?

Answer 14

• within 7 days

Question 15

What must CYP bail conditions have when being considered?

Answer 15

A reasonable link to the charges and criminal and bail history

Question 16

What must you do if you wish to oppose bail of a YP?

Answer 16

Seek immediate guidance from experienced YA officer if defendant aged between 12-16 years.