Oranga Tamariki Flashcards
What does CYP stand for?
Child or young person
What does YAS stand for?
Youth Aid Services
What does OTA mean?
Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
What is ROC? And who can submit one
Report of concern -anyone can
Paramount Principal
The WELL BEING and BEST INTERESTS of the child or young person are the FIRST and PARAMOUNT consideration
Section 42 of OTA is…
Search without a warrant
- critically necessary
-enter & search
- detain & move
What age is a child under OTA
Under 14years (13 down)
What age is a youth under OTA?
14 to 18 (17 & down)
Section 48 of OTA
Child or young person found unaccompanied…
- found unaccompanied
- Physical or mental health is being or likely to be impaired.
- Take = Deliver = Place
What age can a child be charged with murder
10 and up
What age can you arrest someone
Any age, but can charge
4 Primary Considerations
- The wellbeing & best interests of CYP
- The public interests
- The interest of any victim
- The accountability of CYP for their behaviour
What does WEEP stand for
Witness/victim safety
Ensure the CYP appearance at court or receive some other resolution
Evidence -prevent loss/destruction
Prevent further offending
What is section 214 of OTA?
Powers of arrest
-WEEP must be satisfied
What is section 214A of OTA?
Powers to arrest if on bail.
Must be released twice, arrest on 3rd occasion.
But must have approval by youth sergeant.
