Oranaga Tamariki Act

Question 1

Section 42? OT

Answer 1

Search without warrant - allows police to enter and remove or detain children or young people if deemed critically necessary to prevent injury or death

Question 2

Section 39? OT

Answer 2

Place of safety warrant - believe it is necessary to remove or detain a child however not critically necessary at that time

Question 3

What are the obligations under section 42? OT

Answer 3

Must produce ID
State you are using the Oranga Tamariki Act and powers are under 42.
Must inform commissioner within 3 days of the use of the power

Police policy: must inform commissioner prior to end of shift

Question 4

Section 48? OT

Answer 4

If a child is found unaccompanied, and potential for physical or mental health to be impaired exists, police may take the child or young person back to parents with consent, or if no consent is given, to the care of Oranga Tamariki

Question 5

What is the definition of “child” in relation to care & protection

Answer 5

Child means person under age of 14yr

Question 6

To be criminally responsible for burglary an offender must be how old

Answer 6

At least 14th s unless previous same convictions, then 12-13

Question 7

Section 8

Answer 7

Police responsibilities to parents when dealing with child or young person matters