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Info Sheet

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Family Court

These pages provide information about the Family Court, the kinds of issues it deals with, and the different methods it uses to resolve disputes, including counselling and mediation to he...

Court Fines

These pages explain about fines.

Bill of Rights

The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 protects citizens from breaches of their civil and political rights by the Government, the Police and other public bodies and officials.

Children and Young People - Youth Justice

These pages explain how children and young people are dealt with when they break the law or are suspected of breaking the law. This area is governed by the youth justice sections of the ...

Police Powers

These pages explain the powers that the Police have to enter property, carry out searches, make arrests and so on, and the limits on those powers.

Facing Criminal Charges

These pages explain the different aspects of the criminal court process –

New Zealand's Legal System

New Zealand’s legal system is modelled on the English, but has its own distinct and developing personality. We have modified the English “Westminster” system of government by adopting MMP, ...

Freephone

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0800 261 801 New Zealand Law Society

For concerns about lawyers in relation to their conduct and/or fees. The systems for dealing with...more

0800 503 728 Police Complaints Authority

Register a complaint against the Police. The Police Complaints Authority is a person appointed by...more

09 309 6967 YouthLaw Tino Rangatiratanga Taitamariki Inc

Youthlaw accepts collect calls and provides free legal advice for young people. Dial 010 and as...more

All resources

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A Guide to Dealing with Court Fines and Infringement Notices (2007)

Understanding how fines are imposed and how they can be challenged.

Contact: Whitireia Community Law Centre
Found In: Justice System > Fines
Format: Fact Sheet
Cost: nil

A Guide to Sentencing and the Criminal Justice System (2006)

A guide for first time offenders that provides a likely sentence for 20 common offences and overviews the criminal justice system

Contact: Whitireia Community Law Centre
Found In: Justice System > Criminal Court
Format: Fact Sheet
Cost: nil

A lawyer on duty (2007)

Information about lawyers on duty (duty solicitors) at the District Court. Order hard copies on http://www.lsaforms.co.nz

Contact: Legal Services Agency
Found In: Justice System > Lawyers & Judges
Format: Brochure, Poster
Cost: free