These pages contain Youth Court information, research material, judicial newsletters and speeches, and Youth Court Protocols that will help inform you about what goes on at the Youth Court and how it works.
Children and young people who are charged with an offence will generally be directed to the Youth Court. The Youth Court is a specialist division…
Rangatahi and Pasifika Courts apply the same law and procedure as any other Youth Court, but on a marae or in a Pasifika community setting.…
These protocols set out certain processes in the Youth Court, such as transferring information to other courts, and media reporting on Youth Court proceedings. Current Youth…
There are three newsletters published by the Principal Youth Court Judge. The latest newsletters are featured and available to download from this page. Previous issues…
This page features articles and speeches by the Principal Youth Court Judge, and the Chief District Court Judge, relating to the Youth Court. "Running Interference"A speech…
This page contains information to help you find judgments when searching our database for Youth Court decisions. It includes some common keywords that you can…
This database of online summaries was transferred from the previous site. Summaries of important Youth Court judgments from 1988 to 2016 are available to view…
This website explains many of the things you might want to know if you are coming to the Youth Court, or just wondering how the Youth Court works.
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Ministry of Justice website with information on family issues including about going to court, forms and other times when you may need help.
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For information about courts and tribunals, including going to court, finding a court & collection of fines and reparation.
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On this site you will find information about our Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and High Court including recent decisions, daily lists and news.
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