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Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

Provisions relating to procedure in respect of proceedings under Parts 2 and 3A - Courts having jurisdiction under Parts 2 and 3A

150: Jurisdiction of Family Court

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"The Family Court makes decisions about certain child and family cases."

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The Family Court hears and decides cases under Part 2 or Part 3A of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, except when sections 151 and 341 say otherwise. You can find more information about these exceptions in sections 151 and 341. The Family Court is where these types of cases are handled.

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Part 3Provisions relating to procedure in respect of proceedings under Parts 2 and 3A
Courts having jurisdiction under Parts 2 and 3A

150Jurisdiction of Family Court

  1. Subject to sections 151 and 341, all proceedings under Part 2 or Part 3A shall be heard and determined in the Family Court.

Compare
  • 1974 No 72 s 25(1)
Notes
  • Section 150 heading: amended, on , by section 261 of the District Court Act 2016 (2016 No 49).
  • Section 150: amended, on , by section 261 of the District Court Act 2016 (2016 No 49).
  • Section 150: amended, on , by section 6 of the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families (Trans-Tasman Transfer of Protection Orders and Proceedings) Amendment Act 1999 (1999 No 116).