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DSW v SG (25 March 1994) YC, Otahuhu, CYPF NO. 34/94, Harvey DCJ

Name: DSW v SG
Unreported
File number: CYPF NO. 34/94
Date: 25 March 1994
Court: Youth Court
Location: Otahuhu
Judge: Harvey DCJ
CYPFA: 368
Charge:
Key Title: Secure Care

Summary: Application for secure care; s368(b) CYPFA [repealed and substituted on 8/1/95 by 1994 No 121, s41]; necessary to keep SG in secure care to prevent him from behaving in a manner likely to cause physical harm to himself or others; young person violent to inmates and staff of residence; likelihood of physical harm to self or others exists; SG allegedly the victim at times but SG a magnet for violent, threatening or intimidating behaviour thus necessary to provide protection for SG.

Decision: Order under s368(b) for SG to be kept in secure care until next Court appearance.