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Police v T (26 July 2002) YC, Papakura, CRN 2292036320 & ors, Thorburn DCJ

Name: Police v T
Unreported
File Number: CRN2292036320, 2287007199-200, 2287007202-03
Date: 26 July 2002
Court: Youth Court
Location: Papakura
Judge: Thorburn DCJ
Charge:
CYPFA:
Key Title: Medical treatment; Reports - Psychological

Summary: T (14) long history of aberrant behaviour possibly due to brain damage as a child; currently under fresh charges due to "an outburst at Kingslea"; Police appreciate possible significance of physical disabilities as an explanation for defendant’s behaviour; defendant is extremely young and shows signs of being institutionalised; young person and public need protection; now that possible medical reasons for T’s behaviour have come to light, better remedy for T’s behavioural outbursts may be identified.

Decision: FGC directed