Part 3Provisions relating to procedure in respect of proceedings under Parts 2 and 3A
Appointment of persons to represent child or young person or assist court
161Further provisions relating to appointment under section 159 or 160
A lawyer appointed under section 159—
- must be served with all documents required to be served on the parties to the proceedings; and
- may—
- request the court to obtain any report that the court is empowered to obtain for the purposes of the proceedings:
- act on behalf of the child or young person in respect of any matter relating to the detention of that child or young person in secure care, or the care of that child or young person in a residence.
- request the court to obtain any report that the court is empowered to obtain for the purposes of the proceedings:
A lawyer appointed under section 160—
- must be served with all documents required to be served on the parties to the proceedings; and
- may request the court to obtain any report that the court is empowered to obtain for the purposes of the proceedings.
Notes
- Section 161: replaced, on , by section 6 of the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 76).