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Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

Care and protection of children and young persons - Access and exercise of other rights

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

You could also call this:

"Someone doing a warrant must show you their ID and prove they're allowed to be there"

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If a person is executing a warrant, they must show you evidence of their authority and identity. This means they have to prove they are allowed to do what they are doing. They also have to show you who they are, so you know they are the right person to be doing this job.

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Part 2Care and protection of children and young persons
Access and exercise of other rights

124Person executing warrant to produce evidence of authority and identity (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 124: repealed, on , by section 2(2) of the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Amendment Act 1996 (1996 No 112).