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Re An Application for the Detention and Secure Care of G (5 April 1990) YC, Wellington, Carruthers DCJ

Name: Re An Application for the Detention and Secure Care of G
Unreported
File Number:
Date: 5 April 1990
Court: Youth Court
Location: Wellington
Judge: Carruthers DCJ
Charge:
CYPFA: s368, s371
Key Title: Secure Care – continued detention

Summary: G faced serious charges; had absconded from Social Welfare custody several times. Drug and alcohol problem and dangerous driving placed G’s physical well-being at risk. G’s mother informed of the application and approved of it. Consequently, all limbs of s368 and s371 satisfied. [Note: CYPFA s368 repealed and substituted on 8/1/95 by 1994 No 121, s41].

Decision: Order made for continued detention of G.