Section 435A — Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989: Stationing of Judges and sittings of Courts

435A Stationing of Judges and sittings of Courts (1) Each Youth Court Judge must be stationed in the town, and must sit in the Court, that may from time to time be determined by the Principal Youth Court Judge. (2) Despite subsection (1) , the fact that a Youth Court Judge sits in any particular Court is conclusive evidence of the Judge's authority to do so, and no exercise of any jurisdiction or power by a Youth Court Judge may be questioned on the ground that the Judge was not stationed in the town or authorised to sit in the Court where he or she exercised the jurisdiction or power. (3) Sittings of a Youth Court for the dispatch of its business must be held on the days and times that may be appointed by the Judge exercising the jurisdiction of the Court at the place at which the sittings are held. (4) However, the days appointed for regular sittings of a Youth Court are subject to the approval of the Principal Youth Court Judge. (5) In exercising his or her powers under this section, the Principal Youth Court Judge must consult with the Chief District Court Judge. (6) This section is subject to section 9 of the District Courts Act 1947 . Section 435A was inserted, as from 20 May 2004, by section 5 Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Amendment Act 2004 (2004 No 39).