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Lay Advocates
If you want, you can have a Lay Advocate support you at Youth Court. A Lay Advocate can be, for example, a kaumatua, kuia, matai, church elder, youth worker or teacher. A Lay Advocate has to be approved by the Youth Court Judge before they can support you in Court, though the Judge is likely to approve anyone who has standing or respect in your community. [3] Lay Advocates can be paid by the government. [4]
The Lay Advocate can tell the Court about cultural matters relevant to your case. You can have both a Youth Advocate and a Lay Advocate speak for you at the one hearing. Remember that it is up to you or your family or your Youth Advocate to arrange for the Lay Advocate to attend Court.
[3] ss163 and 326 Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989
[4] ss165 and 328A Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989
The Lay Advocate can tell the Court about cultural matters relevant to your case. You can have both a Youth Advocate and a Lay Advocate speak for you at the one hearing. Remember that it is up to you or your family or your Youth Advocate to arrange for the Lay Advocate to attend Court.
[3] ss163 and 326 Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989
[4] ss165 and 328A Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989
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