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Police v P (14 June 1990) YC, Rotorua, CRN 0263000654, Brown DCJ

Name: Police v P
Unreported
File number: CRN 0263000654
Date: 14 June 1990
Court: Youth Court
Location: Rotorua
Judge: Brown DCJ, Principal Youth Court Judge
Charge:
CYPFA: s208; s275
Key Title: Jurisdiction of the Youth Court - s275 offer/election; Principles

Summary: Prima facie case acknowledged and conceded as per Summary Proceedings Act 1957, s160A; sufficient evidence existed to put P on trial. FGC recommended YC jurisdiction; opposed by Crown. Discussion of CYPFA principles and importance of public interest/safety and victim’s interests.

Decision: Youth Court jurisdiction declined. Matter committed to High Court.