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Senior Courts Act 2016

High Court - Registrars, Sheriffs, and officers of High Court

35: Sheriffs

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"Who are Sheriffs and what do they do in New Zealand courts?"

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You are a Registrar and also a Sheriff for New Zealand. Deputy Sheriffs can be appointed under the Public Service Act 2020 for offices of the High Court. When a Deputy Sheriff is acting for the Sheriff, they have the same duties and powers as a Sheriff.

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35Sheriffs

  1. A Registrar is also a Sheriff for New Zealand.

  2. Deputy Sheriffs may be appointed under the Public Service Act 2020 for offices of the High Court.

  3. In the absence of the Sheriff or when acting for the Sheriff, a Deputy Sheriff has the same duties and powers as a Sheriff.

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  • Section 35(2): amended, on , by section 135 of the Public Service Act 2020 (2020 No 40).