Chief District Court Judge Jan-Marie Doogue - Latest News [Page 1]
Judges Vigilant to Impact of Pay Dispute
Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 5:32 pm | Chief District Court Judge Jan-Marie Doogue
The Chief District Court Judge is taking steps to protect the rights of people needing urgent access to justice during the ongoing industrial dispute between the Ministry of Justice and court staff who are members of the PSA. More >>
Coroner’s findings into the death of Christie Marceau
Tuesday, 6 March 2018, 6:07 pm | Chief District Court Judge Jan-Marie Doogue
“The findings of the Coroner’s inquest into the death of Christie Marceau highlight the risk created by information gaps in the criminal justice system and expose where some of those gaps are, especially around the quality of information that is placed ... More >>
District Court of NZ Website Wins International Award
Friday, 24 November 2017, 12:10 pm | Chief District Court Judge Jan-Marie Doogue
A new website set up to publish decisions from the District Court of New Zealand and to improve public access to the court’s work http://www.districtcourts.govt.nz/ has been recognised internationally. More >>
Historic Day for New Zealand Courts
Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 1:42 pm | Chief District Court Judge Jan-Marie Doogue
New Zealand District Court judges are ready to play their part in ensuring new governing legislation for the structure of Australasia’s biggest court further enhances the administration of open justice and serves New Zealanders well. More >>
Award Honours Pioneering Judge Behind Rangatahi Courts
Friday, 20 January 2017, 1:27 pm | Chief District Court Judge Jan-Marie Doogue
The District Court judge who led the development of ngā Kōti Rangatahi o Aotearoa, the Rangatahi Courts, has received an international award honouring his pioneering work. Judge Heemi Taumaunu is the latest recipient of the prestigious Veillard-Cybulski ... More >>
Community Magistrates Join Christchurch District Court
Tuesday, 1 November 2016, 12:43 pm | Chief District Court Judge Jan-Marie Doogue
Christchurch is the latest District Court to add Community Magistrates to its judicial ranks. More >>
District Courts to Pilot Sexual Violence Court
Thursday, 20 October 2016, 1:38 pm | Chief District Court Judge Jan-Marie Doogue
District Court jury trial judges are about to lead an initiative that aims to improve the way the courts respond to sexual violence cases. More >>
District Court decisions published online
Tuesday, 2 August 2016, 1:06 pm | Chief District Court Judge Jan-Marie Doogue
A new website, www.districtcourts.govt.nz , has started publishing judicial decisions from the District Courts. More >>
Award For Judges of the Rangatahi Courts Celebrated
Monday, 30 May 2016, 11:31 am | Chief District Court Judge Jan-Marie Doogue
International recognition for the work of Judges of the New Zealand District Court and the contribution of kaumātua from 14 marae in developing Ngā Kōti Rangatahi o Aotearoa, the Rangatahi Courts and the Pasifika Courts, will be conferred at Auckland’s ... More >>
Family Violence a Focus for District Court Judges
Friday, 15 May 2015, 3:31 pm | Chief District Court Judge Jan-Marie Doogue
Family Violence a Focus for District Court Judges In 2014, Police investigated more than 100,000 incidents of family violence which included psychological, physical and sexual violence. This represents one incident every six minutes. Family violence ... More >>