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Lawyer for the Child (Jan 2006)
When the Family Court is asked to decide disputes about a child, the Court almost always appoints an independent lawyer for the child. This lawyer is called the lawyer for the child.
Contact:
Courts (Ministry of Justice)
Found In:
Justice System > Children & Young People in Court
Format: Fact Sheet
Cost: nil
Lawyers for Young People (Oct 2008)
What is a lawyer, how do I find one, and will I have to pay for one?
Contact:
YouthLaw - Tino Rangatiratanga Taitamariki
Found In:
Justice System > Children & Young People in Court
Format: Fact Sheet
Cost: free online
Off to Court - being a witness (Jun 2009)
What young people need to know about being a witness in court
Contact:
Courts (Ministry of Justice)
Found In:
Justice System > Children & Young People in Court
Format: Brochure, Fact Sheet
Teenagers and the police (2007)
Explains what to do if your teenager has been arrested. Looks at the legal process involved, including attending youth or adult courts.
Contact:
Consumers' Institute
Found In:
Justice System > Police
Format: Website
Teenagers' guide to the Family Court
How the Court may make decisions about you after your parents split up, and how your views will be heard.
Contact:
Justice, Ministry of
Found In:
Justice System > Children & Young People in Court
Format: Fact Sheet
Cost: nil
Young People and Diversion - An Alternative To Conviction for Young Offenders (Dec 2008)
What is diversion and when may it be given?
Contact:
YouthLaw - Tino Rangatiratanga Taitamariki
Found In:
Justice System > Youth Justice
Format: Fact Sheet
Cost: free online
Youth Court
How it differs from the adult court; getting advice about what to do in court; what happens in court, and offences and penalties
Contact:
Child, Youth and Family
Found In:
Justice System > Children & Young People in Court
Format: Website
Youth Court
Explains things you might want to know if coming to the Youth Court, or wondering how the Youth Court works
Contact:
Courts (Ministry of Justice)
Found In:
Justice System > Children & Young People in Court
Format: Website
Cost: nil