Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act No. 116 of 1998)

Notices

Directives in terms of Section 18A of the Act

8. Service and forwarding of documents by clerks of court
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(1) Clerks of the court must adhere strictly to time frames provided for in the Act and Regulations for the service or forwarding of documents.

 

(2) Where no specific time frame is provided for the service or forwarding of documents, such documents must be served or forwarded without delay.

 

(3) If there is a foreseeable delay that is beyond the control of the clerk of the court, that clerk must approach the magistrate for directions.

 

(4) Where service or forwarding of documents is required, the clerk of the court must do so by hand or electronically, or serve as specified in the order of court.