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Oranga Tamariki Act 1989

Children and young persons in care of chief executive or other persons or bodies - Searches

384I: Recording of inspections and searches

You could also call this:

"Keeping a Record of Inspections and Searches"

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When someone is in charge of a place, they must make sure a record is kept of any inspections or searches done under sections 384B and 384C. This record must include details of why the inspection or search was done. If a search is carried out under section 384C, the record must also include details of any physical force used and why it was used. The person in charge must keep this record in a daily log, as set out in the regulations. You can find more information about these regulations and the laws that govern them in the relevant legislation.

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Part 7Children and young persons in care of chief executive or other persons or bodies
Searches

384IRecording of inspections and searches

  1. The manager must ensure that a record is made in the daily log kept in accordance with the regulations of—

  2. the details of any inspection or search carried out under sections 384B and 384C,including the grounds on which the inspection or search was carried out; and
    1. in the case of a search carried out under section 384C, the details of any physical force used for the purpose of carrying out the search, and of the circumstances giving rise to the use of force.

      Notes
      • Section 384I: inserted, on , by section 4 of the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Amendment Act 2001 (2001 No 3).
      • Section 384I(a): amended, on , by section 31(1) of the Responding to Abuse in Care Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 57).
      • Section 384I(b): amended, on , by section 31(1) of the Responding to Abuse in Care Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 57).