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Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

Appeals - Appeals from decisions of Youth Court

357: Application of section 329 to hearing of appeal

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"How the High Court uses special rules when you appeal a Youth Court decision"

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When you appeal a decision made by the Youth Court, the High Court will hear your case. The rules in section 329 will be used for this hearing, but they might be changed slightly to fit your situation. The High Court will use these rules to make sure your appeal is heard fairly.

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Part 6Appeals
Appeals from decisions of Youth Court

357Application of section 329 to hearing of appeal

  1. The provisions of section 329, with all necessary modifications, shall apply to the hearing in the High Court of any appeal against a decision of the Youth Court.

Compare
  • 1974 No 72 s 59
Notes
  • Section 357: amended, on , by section 261 of the District Court Act 2016 (2016 No 49).