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Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

Care and protection of children and young persons - Powers to remove child or young person

41: Person executing warrant to produce evidence of authority and identity

You could also call this:

"People taking a child with a warrant must show ID and proof they can do this"

Illustration for Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

If someone comes to your house with a warrant to take a child or young person, they must show you proof that they have the authority to do this. They must also show you identification to prove who they are. This is to make sure the person taking the child or young person is who they say they are and has the right to do so.

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41Person executing warrant to produce evidence of authority and identity (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 41: repealed, on , by section 2(2) of the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Amendment Act 1996 (1996 No 112).