Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections v Meadows

[2019] NZHC 3113

IN THE HIGH COURT OF NEW ZEALAND CHRISTCHURCH REGISTRY

I TE KŌTI MATUA O AOTEAROA ŌTAUTAHI ROHE

CRI-2018-409-000132

[2019] NZHC 3113

BETWEEN

THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Applicant

AND

JAMIE RICHARD MEADOWS

Respondent

Hearing:

27 November 2019

Appearances:

P A Currie for Applicant

K Chalmers for Respondent

Judgment:

27 November 2019

JUDGMENT OF DUNNINGHAM J

[1]    I have read Dr Mattson’s reports.1 I am satisfied that the grounds are there to make the extended supervision order that is sought by the Chief Executive of the Department of Corrections and which is not opposed by the respondent. I am also satisfied that it is appropriate to make the intensive monitoring conditions, and they are to endure for 12 months.

[2]The extension supervision order is to commence from today’s date.

1      Dated 5 September 2018 and 7 November 2019.

THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS v MEADOWS [2019] NZHC 3113

[27 November 2019]

[3]    I will give my reasons for being satisfied that the grounds for making an extended supervision order of 10 years length, in a subsequent written decision.

Solicitors:

Raymond Donnelly & Co., Christchurch K H Cook, Barrister, Christchurch