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Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

Provisions relating to procedure in respect of proceedings under Parts 2 and 3A - Miscellaneous provisions

203: Costs

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"Who pays the costs in a court case under the Oranga Tamariki Act"

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If you are in a court case under Part 2 or Part 3A of the Oranga Tamariki Act, the court can decide who pays the costs. The court can make any order about costs that it thinks is right. You can find more information about Part 2 by looking at the link to Part 2 and more information about Part 3A by looking at the link to Part 3A.

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Part 3Provisions relating to procedure in respect of proceedings under Parts 2 and 3A
Miscellaneous provisions

203Costs

  1. In any proceedings under Part 2 or Part 3A, the court may make such order as to costs as it thinks fit.

Compare
  • 1968 No 63 s 27B
  • 1980 No 95 s 14
Notes
  • Section 203: 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).