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Kia ora Lance,

Thank you for contacting the Ministry of Justice.

We acknowledge receipt of your request regarding the Senior Courts Act 2016, namely sections 35-36 - Deputy Sheriffs in New Zealand.

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From: Lance Watson <[FOI #23513 email]>
Sent: Monday, 17 July 2023 11:39 am
To: [Ministry of Justice request email]
Subject: Official Information request - Sheriffs of New Zealand

Kia ora Te Tāhū o te Ture,

My request is regarding the Senior Courts Act 2016, namely sections 35-36.

1. Is the appointment of Deputy Sheriffs still a common practice in New Zealand? If not, when was the last time this practice was used?

2. Is the arrest of persons in accordance with an order of the High Court by a Sheriff still a common practice in New Zealand, as opposed to arrest by the New Zealand Police? If not, when was the last time a registrar (acting as a Sheriff) or Deputy Sheriff arrested someone under the powers granted to them in this act?

This question is purely academic, as I am curious how active the role of Sheriff still is in New Zealand, so any other information you may be able to easily provide on the duties of a Sheriff would be appreciated.

Ngā mihi,
Lance Watson

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Kia ora Lance

 

Please find attached a response to your query regarding Deputy Sheriffs in
New Zealand.

 

Ngā mihi  

Annie  

   

   

[1]Description: Annie May
http://justice.govt.nz/courts/shared/jus...
Senior
Advisor (Communications)

Ph: 027 291 7573

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