Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

Question 1

What is section 6 of the Oranga Tamariki act 1989?

Answer 1

Paramount principle -
The well-being and best interest of the child or young person are the first and paramount consideration.

Question 2

What is section 8 of the Oranga Tamariki act 1989?

Answer 2

Inform the parent or guardian.

Question 3

What is section 214 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989?

Answer 3

Powers of arrest, witness interferences (Prevent) ensure appearance in court, evidential material (CADD) prevent further offences.

Question 4

What is section 215 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989?

Answer 4

Child or young persons rights -
Before questioning
When child or young person asks for their rights
When arresting for statements.

Question 5

What is section 39 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989?

Answer 5

The placement of a safety warrant.

Question 6

What is section 42 of the Oranga Tamariki act 1989?

Answer 6

When it is critically necessary to protect a child.

Question 7

What is section 48 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989?

Answer 7

Child or young person unaccompanied.

Question 8

In the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, what is the age of a child?

Answer 8

Under 14 years old.

Question 9

In the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, what is the age of a young person? 

Answer 9

Over 14 years old, but under 18 years old.

Question 10

Can a child under 10 years of age be charged?

Answer 10

NO
A child under the age of 10 years old cannot be charged.

Question 11

A child who is 10 years and over but under 12 can be charged for some offences. What are they?

Answer 11

Murder and manslaughter only.

Question 12

A child who is 12 to 13 years of age can be charged for some offences. What are they?

Answer 12

Murder, manslaughter, and an offence that is imprisonable for 14 years.

Question 13

What can a child or young person who is aged 14 years and over be charged with?

Answer 13

Anything.

Question 14

What is section 214 of the Oranga Tamariki act?

Answer 14

WEEP
Witness interference
Ensure appearance in court
Ensure no loss of evidence
Prevent further offending

Question 15

If a CYP is arrested, does a report need to be made to the office of the commissioner?

Answer 15

Yes

Question 16

If a CYP is arrested, how long do you have to report the arrest to the office of the commissioner?

Answer 16

3 days

Question 17

What are the categories for a CYP nominated persons?

Answer 17

Can’t be a enforcement officer
Must be 20 years or older
Can not be a co offender
Must be someone who can make it in a reasonable time frame
Must be someone who can be contacted or located

Question 18

When section 42 of the OT act is used, how soon do we have to write a report to the office of the commissioner?

Answer 18

3 days

Question 19

What is section 10 of the summary of offences act?

Answer 19

Leaving a CYP who is under the age of 14 years of age unattended