Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977)NoticesTariff Payable to Psychiatrist or Clinical Psychologist for an Enquiry into the Mental Condition of an Accused3. Remuneration for services |
| (1) | A clinical psychologist who is designated or appointed by, or at the request of the court in terms of section 79(1) of the Act to enquire into the mental condition of an accused, and who is not in the full-time service of the State, shall be compensated for his or her services in connection with such enquiry from public funds at a rate of R765,00 per hour or part of an hour for an assessment and preparation of a report: Provided that prior authorisation for assessments longer than eight hours must be obtained from the Director-General or a person designated by him or her. |
| (2) | A psychiatrist who is designated or appointed by, or at the request of the court in terms of section 79(1) of the Act to enquire into the mental condition of an accused and who is not in the full-time service of the State, shall be compensated for his or her services in connection with such enquiry from public funds at a rate of R1000,00 per hour or part of an hour for an assessment and preparation of a report: Provided that prior authorisation for assessments longer than eight hours must be obtained from the Director-general or a person designated by him or her. |
| (3) | The decision of a court manager or a registrar in respect of the amounts payable in terms of this Notice shall be final. |