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Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

Care and protection of children and young persons - Restraining orders

90: When restraining order shall cease to have effect

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"When a restraining order stops being in effect, like when you turn 20 or get married."

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A restraining order made under section 87 or section 88 for you when you are a child or young person will stop being in effect when you turn 20 years old. It will also stop being in effect if you get married or enter into a civil union before you turn 20. This means you will no longer have to follow the rules of the restraining order once one of these things happens.

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

90When restraining order shall cease to have effect

  1. Where the court makes an order under section 87 or section 88 in relation to a child or young person, that order shall cease to have effect when that child or young person attains the age of 20 years or sooner marries or enters into a civil union.

Notes
  • Section 90: amended, on , by section 7 of the Relationships (Statutory References) Act 2005 (2005 No 3).