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Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

Provisions relating to procedure in respect of proceedings under Parts 2 and 3A - Service of applications

153: Notice of application for care or protection order to be given to child or young person

You could also call this:

"You get a copy of the application if someone asks the court to help keep you safe."

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If you are 12 years or older and someone applies for a care or protection order about you, the court will make sure you get a copy of the application. The court's Registrar is in charge of giving you the copy. This is so you know what is happening and can be involved in the process.

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Part 3Provisions relating to procedure in respect of proceedings under Parts 2 and 3A
Service of applications

153Notice of application for care or protection order to be given to child or young person

  1. Where an application is made for a care or protection order in respect of any child of or over the age of 12 years or any young person, the Registrar of the court in which that application is filed shall ensure that a copy of the application is given to that child or young person.

Notes
  • Section 153 heading: amended, on , by section 85(1) of the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families (Oranga Tamariki) Legislation Act 2017 (2017 No 31).
  • Section 153: amended, on , by section 85(2) of the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families (Oranga Tamariki) Legislation Act 2017 (2017 No 31).