Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

Question 1

Who is a Child?

Answer 1

Person under 14 years old

Question 2

Who is a young person

Answer 2

14 to 17 years 364 days

Question 3

Section 4A

Answer 3

The well-being and best interest of the CYP are the first and paramount consideration.

Question 4

Section 42

Answer 4

Search without warrant critically necessary to avoid injury or death to CYP

Question 5

Section 48

Answer 5

CYP found unaccompanied. (Kid out to late)

Question 6

Section 10B

Answer 6

Children left unaccompanied (parents commits offence)

Question 7

Section 8

Answer 7

Parent and others to be informed

Question 8

Section 9

Answer 8

Suitable language/interpreter

Question 9

Section 214

Answer 9

Witness/Victim safety
Ensure the CYP appears in court
Evidence prevent loss or destruction
Prevent further offence NOW

Question 10

Section 214a

Answer 10

Must have approval from Youth Aid Sergeant or supervising sergeant before making arrest

Question 11

Section 215

Answer 11

BOR for CYP

Question 12

Section 221

Answer 12

Admissibility rules

Question 13

Section 222

Answer 13

Who is a suitable nominated person

Question 14

Section 229

Answer 14

You must notify parents or legal caregiver or other persons nominated by CYP