Page updated on: Tuesday August 26, 2008
The following brochures can be downloaded as Word or PDF documents. To view PDF documents you will need the free PDF viewer from Adobe http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
This pamphlet explains what must be Trespass Noticesdone to serve a trespass notice. It provides an explanation of the procedure, an example "completed" notice and a blank trespass notice form.
Download: Word 29KB | PDF 14kb
This factsheet gives information about Police powers to impound a motor vehicle at the roadside and the circumstances when a driver's licence will automatically be suspended for specified offending.
Download: Word 47k
A factsheet on police powers to stop and search with or without a warrant.
Download: Word 96kb | PDF 62kb
A factsheet on what to do if Baycorp or some other credit reporter lists you as a debt defaulter.
Download: Word 77KB | PDF 46kb
A factsheet on the Police DNA databank and collection of DNA profiles
Download: Word 105kb | PDF 63kb
This factsheet provides information on the obligations neighbours have to contribute to an adequate fence between their properties.
Download: Word 152kb | PDF 73kb
This booklet gives information about court fines and infringement notices. It provided the options for paying or challenging a fine and gives information on how the Courts can enforce a fine.
Download: Word 86k
A how-to-guide to help those wanting to make an enduring power of attorney.
This self help guide assists family who want to be actively involved in the funeral service of the deceased and who want to take responsibility for winding up their estate where there are limited resources at the date of death.
This "self help" guide provides two simple case study examples that show how to make applications to the Family Court for appointment as a welfare guardian, a propery manager and a property administrator. This page also includes links to blank forms that can be used to make such applications. The blank forms can be downloaded by clicking on the highlighted link to each application above.
This self help resource uses a case study example to show how a person can apply to the district court to appoint a new "eligible" spouse or partner as a guardian of their child(ren).
Download: Word 206kb | PDF 194kb
This self help guide uses a domestic violence case study to show how to apply to the Family Court for a protection order and a parenting order.
Download: Word 1,762kb | PDF 266kb
This self help guide uses a case study example to show how a respondent can respond to both an "on notice" application for a protection order and a temporary order granted without notice to the respondent.
Download: Word 138kb | PDF 97kb
A self help guide to applying for a restraining order under the Harassment Act.
Download: Word 1.9Mb
This self help resource uses a case study example to show how to apply to the district court for a limited licence after being disqualified from driving.
Download: Word 2,190kb | PDF 276kb
This easy guide uses case study examples to demonstrate how to bring or defend a claim in the Disputes Tribunal.
Download: Word 4,132kb | PDF 900kb
This guide gives information on the law relating to care and control of animals. Download : Word 2 MB
A Guide for Parents - This book answers questions on the rights and responsibilities of students, parents and schools. 4th ed Nov 2005
Download: PDF 1.9MB
This resource gives information on the criminal justice system with a specific focus on first time offenders. It gives 20 of the most common offences and the likely sentence a first time offender will face if convicted.
Download: Word 860 KB