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Lawyer for the Child (Jan 2006)
When the Family Court is asked to decide disputes about a child, the Court almost always appoints an independent lawyer for the child. This lawyer is called the lawyer for the child.
Contact:
Courts (Ministry of Justice)
Found In:
Justice System > Children & Young People in Court
Format: Fact Sheet
Cost: nil
Lawyers for Young People (Oct 2008)
What is a lawyer, how do I find one, and will I have to pay for one?
Contact:
YouthLaw - Tino Rangatiratanga Taitamariki
Found In:
Justice System > Children & Young People in Court
Format: Fact Sheet
Cost: free online
Off to Court - being a witness (Jun 2009)
What young people need to know about being a witness in court
Contact:
Courts (Ministry of Justice)
Found In:
Justice System > Children & Young People in Court
Format: Brochure, Fact Sheet
Teenagers and the police (Oct 2007)
Explains what to do if your teenager has been arrested. Looks at the legal process involved, including attending youth or adult courts.
Contact:
Consumers' Institute
Found In:
Justice System > Police
Format: Website
Teenagers' guide to the Family Court
How the Court may make decisions about you after your parents split up, and how your views will be heard.
Contact:
Justice, Ministry of
Found In:
Justice System > Children & Young People in Court
Format: Fact Sheet
Cost: nil
Young People and Diversion - An Alternative To Conviction for Young Offenders (Dec 2008)
What is diversion and when may it be given?
Contact:
YouthLaw - Tino Rangatiratanga Taitamariki
Found In:
Justice System > Youth Justice
Format: Fact Sheet
Cost: free online
Youth Court
How it differs from the adult court; getting advice about what to do in court; what happens in court, and offences and penalties
Contact:
Child, Youth and Family
Found In:
Justice System > Children & Young People in Court
Format: Website
Youth Court
Explains things you might want to know if coming to the Youth Court, or wondering how the Youth Court works
Contact:
Courts (Ministry of Justice)
Found In:
Justice System > Children & Young People in Court
Format: Website
Cost: nil