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Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

Care and protection of children and young persons - Restraining orders

89: Offence to contravene restraining order or interim restraining order

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"Breaking a restraining order is against the law and can lead to prison or a fine."

Illustration for Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

If you do something that goes against a restraining order or an interim restraining order, you commit an offence. You can be sent to prison for up to 3 months or have to pay a fine of up to $2,000 if you are found guilty. This is stated in the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, which was amended by the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Amendment Act (No 2) 2011.

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Part 2Care and protection of children and young persons
Restraining orders

89Offence to contravene restraining order or interim restraining order

  1. Every person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months, or to a fine not exceeding $2,000, who does any act in contravention of a restraining order or an interim restraining order.

Notes
  • Section 89: amended, on , by section 4 of the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Amendment Act (No 2) 2011 (2011 No 83).