Child Justice Act, 2008 (Act No. 75 of 2008)

Regulations

Regulations relating to Child Justice

Chapter 7 : Diversion

36. Access to register of children in respect of whom diversion order has been made

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(1)The register referred to in section 60 of the Act must be secured and only be accessible to authorised persons.

 

(2)A person who wishes to access the register must—
(a)complete Part A of Form 10 of the Annexure;
(bhand Form 10 to the designated official referred to in regulation 35(1);  and
(c)identify himself or herself, if requested to do so by the designated official.

 

(3)The designated official must ensure that the person requesting access to the register is a person referred to in section 60(2) of the Act and must record his or her decision and the reasons for the decision in Part B of Form 10 of the Annexure.

 

(4)Form 10 must be filed in accordance with the general prescripts applicable to official documents.

 

(5)The register  must be examined  in the presence of the designated official.

 

(6)A person who  has examined the register must treat the information obtained as confidential.