New Zealand government
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Ministry of Justice
Justice policy, courts administration and legal aid.
What this authority does
Administers the courts and tribunals, legal aid, the Family Court system, criminal-justice policy and the operation of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 vetting process for new legislation.
Services for the public
- Legal aid applications
- Court fees and forms
- Criminal record checks
- Family Court services
Before you contact this authority
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