Court Protocol for Category 2 and 3 Offences




3 MAY 2013 NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 49 1471

Class 3: Cases (involving category 2 or 3 offences) with any of the following features

(a) Offences of dishonesty involving more than $1,000,000.

(b) A difficult issue of law is likely to be involved, or a prosecution for the offence is rare or novel.

(c) Public concern about the alleged offending.

(d) Conviction would lead to a likelihood of preventive detention being imposed.

(e) The offence charged is a repealed offence similar in nature to those offences in Class 1.

(f) The offence charged is a repealed offence similar in nature to those offences in Class 2 and the offending features one of the relevant aggravating factors highlighted there.

(g) The offence charged is a category 2 offence which, because of the complexity of the issues involved or the public concern connected with the offending, should be considered for transfer to the High Court.


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⚖️ Court of Trial Protocol for Category 2 and 3 Offences (continued from previous page)

⚖️ Justice & Law Enforcement
Court Protocol, Criminal Procedure Act 2011, Category 2 and 3 Offences, High Court Transfer