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1. Family Court review: case file sample [pdf, 373 KB]

   ...Act cases were selected as these cases often take the longest to resolve. This is of concern when considering the significant monetary amounts involved. Sample Criteria The samples were selected to fit the following criteria: 1. Case type: Files with at least one disposed CoCA application in each file. Also files with at least one disposed PRA application in the file. All disposed CoCA files where decisions had been appealed. 2. Date: Files to be opened in 2006 - applications m...

2. Terms of Reference Appendix [pdf, 705 KB]

   ...Introduction 3 1.2 | Statutory authority 3 1.3 | Purpose and Scope 4 SECTION 2 | Method 6 2.1| The audit programme 6 2.2| Selecting providers for audit 6 2.3|Overview of the audit process 6 2.4| Appointing an auditor 7 2.5| Selecting files for audit 8 2.6| Assessment of files 8 SECTION 3 | Audit ratings and risk factors 10 3.1 | Rating scale 10 3.2 | Key risk factors 10 SECTION 4 | Audit criteria 12 4.1 | General criteria 12 4.2 | Specific criteria | Civil /Crimina...

3. Terms of reference [pdf, 701 KB]

   ...Introduction 3 1.2 | Statutory authority 3 1.3 | Purpose and Scope 4 SECTION 2 | Method 6 2.1| The audit programme 6 2.2| Selecting providers for audit 6 2.3|Overview of the audit process 6 2.4| Appointing an auditor 7 2.5| Selecting files for audit 8 2.6| Assessment of files 8 SECTION 3 | Audit ratings and risk factors 10 3.1 | Rating scale 10 3.2 | Key risk factors 10 SECTION 4 | Audit criteria 12 4.1 | General criteria 12 4.2 | Specific criteria | Civil /Crimina...

4. Legal Aid Audit Report 2017-2018 [pdf, 367 KB]

   ...process works ............................................................................................. 3 Lawyers are selected for audit .......................................................................................... 3 Auditors review files, write report and give overall rating ................................................... 3 Overall ratings are finalised............................................................................................... 4 Remedial action...

5. LCRO 228/2016 SP v QH (27 June 2019) [pdf, 324 KB]

   ...decision have been changed. Introduction [1] Ms SP has applied for a review of a decision by the [Area]] Standards Committee 2 (the Committee) that made unsatisfactory conduct findings against her on account of her: (a) undue delay in releasing files and documents to new lawyers engaged by Mr QH and his family trust; and (b) failure to render a bill of costs within a reasonable time after a matter’s conclusion. Background [2] The background was that: 2 (a) Ms SP ha...

6. [2022] NZEmpC 163 Matajod v Crazy Horse Ltd [pdf, 249 KB]

   ...and various other related issues. The Authority upheld the grievance and awarded Ms Matajod unpaid wages, holiday pay and $5,000 compensation under s 123(1)(c)(i) of the Employment Relations Act 2000 (the Act). [2] On 23 March 2022, Ms Matajod filed a non-de novo challenge in the Court, claiming that the Authority erred in law in its approach to the calculation of non- pecuniary loss under s 123(1)(c)(i). [3] The timeframe for filing any cross challenge is 28 days after the date o...

7. LCRO 054/2017 VM v CR (31 July 2017) [pdf, 176 KB]

   ...respect of relationship property matters. [3] That representation commenced in late April/May 2010 and ended in August 2012. [4] In January 2014, Ms VM lodged complaints with the New Zealand Law Society Lawyers Complaints Service. The complaints filed included complaint concerning the fees charged. The Standards Committee tasked with inquiring into the complaints determined to take no further action on any of the matters raised. 2 [5] Ms VM sought a review to this Office of t...

8. LA Audit Report 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 [pdf, 401 KB]

   ...provider has failed to implement the original auditor’s recommendations. Rarely are new issues the main driver of a provider’s 4 (poor) or 5 (very poor) re-audit rating. On-site and off-site audits On-site audits involve an assessment of five files at the provider’s workplace. The identity of the auditor is known to the provider and the auditor will usually interview the provider during the audit. Off-site audits involve a remote assessment of five pre-selected files sent...

9. Otago Standards Committee v Mawhinney [2012] NZLCDT 19 [pdf, 123 KB]

   ...may have been part of its decision directly to Mr Mawhinney. Background [3] The charge arose out of Mr Mawhinney’s conduct regarding a former client of his who had made a complaint about Mr Mawhinney’s continuing failure to supply her files to her, despite repeated requests that he do so. [4] That complaint had been made in November 2010, and as a consequence an enquiry had been made of Mr Mawhinney at that time by the Complaints and Standards Officer as to when the...

10. Filing of Court Documents Quick Reference Guide [pdf, 182 KB]

    ...continuing during the COVID-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown. Physical distancing (limiting in-person contact) is in place to protect the health and safety of the public, our sector partners and our staff. This guide provides the information needed to file (lodge) documents and applications with the court during this time. How should I file court documents under Level 4 lockdown? Documents should be filed by email. Include email and phone contacts for all parties when filing documents where...