Judicial-Appointments-Information-Booklet-DCJ-February-2025 [docx, 42 KB]
...OFFICE OF DISTRICT COURT JUDGE Contents Introduction 3 New Zealand’s constitution 3 The role of the judiciary 3 The structure of the courts 3 Appointment processes 5 The appointment process for District Court Judges 5 Criteria for appointment 5 The steps in the process 7 Consultation 7 Information sought 8 The Attorney-General’s Judicial Appointments Unit 8 Introduction This booklet sets out the process for appointing Judges of the District...