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Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

Provisions relating to procedure in respect of proceedings under Parts 2 and 3A - Attendance at hearings and right to make representations

167: Child or young person may give evidence in private

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"A kid can give evidence in a private court room if the Judge thinks it's best."

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If you are a child or young person giving evidence in court, the Judge might think it's a good idea for you to do this in private. The Judge can ask some people to leave the courtroom while you give your evidence, like your parents or the person taking care of you, or any other person. The Judge can also talk to you in private if they think that's what you need.

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Part 3Provisions relating to procedure in respect of proceedings under Parts 2 and 3A
Attendance at hearings and right to make representations

167Child or young person may give evidence in private

  1. In any proceedings in a court under Part 2 or Part 3A relating to a child or young person, the Judge hearing the proceedings may, if the Judge thinks it desirable to do so,—

  2. require all or any of the following persons to withdraw from the court while the child or young person gives evidence:
    1. any parent or guardian or other person having the care of the child or young person:
      1. any other person:
      2. confer in private with the child or young person.

        Compare
        • 1974 No 72 s 30(4)
        Notes
        • Section 167: amended, on , by section 137 of the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families (Oranga Tamariki) Legislation Act 2017 (2017 No 31).
        • Section 167: 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).