Legal Project Management Plan & Checklist
Purpose of this Guide: Use this fork when the harmful digital communication constitutes a criminal offence under section 22 (intent to cause harm) or section 22A (non-consensual sharing of intimate visual recordings) of the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015. This workflow facilitates a parallel referral to the New Zealand Police and coordinates civil and criminal remedies, including media destruction orders.
Verify all prerequisite documentation has been obtained, cross-reference against the statutory requirements for this matter type, and confirm compliance with practice direction protocols.
Jurisdiction: NZ Police (criminal investigations) and District Court (criminal division). This fork is activated when a criminal safety threat or intimate recording breach is identified during intake.
The Process at a Glance: The practitioner compiles a secure criminal evidence package and lodges a formal report with the Police cybercrime unit. The Police investigate the offence, arrest the offender, and prosecute the charges. The practitioner supports the prosecution, provides witness statements, and coordinates with Police prosecutors to secure media destruction orders under section 22B.
Key Legislation and Case Law: Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 - s 22 (causes harm offence); s 22A (intimate recordings offence); s 22B (destruction orders). Criminal Procedure Act 2011 - s 25 (limitation periods for Category 2 offences).
* Disclaimer: We're nobody's lawyer, because we aren't lawyers. You are, so you know better than to take legal advice from an app. We also aren't accountants or dog trainers - just digital spirit guides taking zero liability for any of this. This site exists to gather the collective knowledge of practitioners like you. Verify everything and submit your feedback on the Civil Remedies under Harmful Digital Communications Act - Parallel Criminal Prosecution Coordination (s 22 / s 22A) matter plan to improve the playbook. THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE, it's a request for input.
This legal matter plan provides a structured workflow for CIVIL_LAW cases, outlining the standard DISPUTE_LITIGATION process. Utilize these tracking templates to manage your legal cases efficiently.
Prepare the relevant forms and supporting materials required under the applicable legislation, ensuring all mandatory fields are completed and all attachments are properly certified.
Draft and dispatch formal correspondence addressing the procedural requirements at this stage, including any required notices, requests for information, or proposals for resolution.
Coordinate the collection and review of all financial documentation required for disclosure, including statements, valuations, and supporting schedules as mandated by the rules.
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