Where to go for more support
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Community Law |
Your local Community Law Centre can provide you with free initial legal advice. Find your local Community Law Centre online: www.communitylaw.org.nz/our-law-centres Access the free “Lag Law: Your Rights Inside Prison and on Remand” book. This book answers heaps of common questions you might have if you’re going to prison, in prison, or getting out of prison. Online: communitylaw.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Lag-Law-text-2021-1.pdf |
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Ministry of Justice |
The Ministry of Justice provides useful information about court procedure for criminal matters. Website: www.justice.govt.nz/courts/criminal |
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Paying your fines |
You can learn about, check or pay your fines (infringement and court-imposed) by phone or online. Unpaid fines can stop you leaving New Zealand – use Ministry of Justice’s fine checks form to find out if you have outstanding debt. Website: www.justice.govt.nz/fines Fine checks form: www.justice.govt.nz/fines/find-out-if-you-have-a-fine-or-check-your-balance-online/fines-check-form |
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Department of Corrections |
The Department of Corrections website has helpful information for offenders and their whānau. It provides insight into the procedure before sentencing, while in prison and on parole. Website: www.corrections.govt.nz |
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Restorative Practices Aotearoa |
Restorative Practices Aotearoa provides information on when restorative justice may be appropriate, and where in New Zealand it is available. Website: www.restorativejusticeaotearoa.org.nz |
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Information for victims |
Victims Information Victims Information provides help to victims of crime, their whānau or friends to deal with the practical and emotional effects of a crime. It also provides information to help victims understand the legal and court process. Website: www.victimsinfo.govt.nz Manaaki Tāngata – Victim Support Victim Support provides a free, nationwide support service for people affected by crime, trauma, and suicide in New Zealand. They help clients to find safety, healing, and justice after crime and other traumatic events. Website: www.victimsupport.org.nz Victim notifications register Victim notification gives victims of serious crime, who are registered on the victim notification register, a way to stay informed about the person who offended against them. Website: www.corrections.govt.nz/information_for_victims/victim_notification_register |
