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Crown Warrant To Prosecute

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TO: Crown Law Office,

Whereas the Crown may appoint solicitors by warrant to prosecute criminal cases on its behalf,-

1. Is a warrant limited to a specific region?
2. Does a warrant permit a law firm (holder) to prosecute outside of its specified region?
3. Are there special circumstances where the holder of a warrant acting for and on behalf of the Crown may be permitted to act outside the limits of their specified region?
4. Does a warrant permit a holder to act in civil proceedings?
5. Does a warrant permit a holder to act in Maori Land Court and/or Maori Appellate Court proceedings?
6. Whereas holders of a Crown warrant act for and on behalf of the Crown, in that capacity and under that scope; why are holders (private firms) not subject to the Official Information Act?

Regards,

Requestor

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Crown Law Office

Dear Requestor

We acknowledge receipt of your email of 14 May 2024 requesting information under the Official Information Act 1982.

In accordance with section 15 of the Official Information Act, a response to your request will be provided as soon as is reasonably practicable, and in any case within 20 working days of receipt of your request, i.e. by 12 June 2024.

Ngā mihi nui | Kind regards

Te Tari Ture o te Karauna Crown Law Office
19 Aitken Street | PO Box 2858 | Wellington 6011

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Attachment OIA response to Requestor 7 920 809 11 June 2024 7920823.3.pdf
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Kia ora

Please see the attached in response to your Official Information Act request of 14 May 2024.

Ngā mihi nui | Kind regards

Te Tari Ture o te Karauna | Crown Law Office
M: + 64 27 365 1503
19 Aitken Street | PO Box 2858 | Wellington 6011

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