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Police v MR, 4 September 2007, Youth Court, Rotorua, CRI-2007-263-109, Judge Geoghegan

Name: Police v MR
Unreported
File number: CRI-2007-263-109
Court: Youth Court
Location: Rotorua
Date: 4 September 2007
Judge: Geoghegan J
Charge: Possession of an offensive weapon
CYPFA: s280(1)(b)
Key title: Adjournment pending outcome of referral to Care and Protection Coordinator

Case Summary:
MR, a YP (15) appeared in respect of one charge of possession of an offensive weapon in circumstances showing intention to use that weapon.
The Judge had previously directed a social worker’s report, which addressed an ongoing issue (two years) of MR’s non-attendance at school. The report refers to the fact that a previous social worker had discussed MR’s situation with the Ministry of Education with a result that MR was considered under the NETT scheme and the case had been closed as irresolvable. It was unclear what “irresolvable” meant.

Decision:
Given concerns regarding MR’s education the Judge considered that MR was in need of care and protection.
The matter was referred to a care and protection coordinator pursuant to s280 of the CYPFA and the proceedings adjourned in accordance with s280(1)(b) of the CYPFA until 27 November 2007.
Pending the outcome of that reference, a social worker’s report is to be filed advising of the outcome.
Comment: the Judge commented that would be entirely appropriate that M be discharged under s283 and it would be likely that course will be adopted in November.