Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act No. 116 of 1998)RegulationsDomestic Violence Regulations, 202211. Issuing of interim protection order and manner of service (section 5(2) and (3)) |
| (1) | An interim protection order must be issued on a form which corresponds substantially with Form 12 of the Annexure. |
| (2) | The certified copies of the interim protection order, application and any supporting affidavit must be served, as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours, if served in person, on the respondent in the manner set out in regulation 32(1). |
| (3) | If the court issues the interim protection order, the clerk of the court must immediately notify the complainant thereof telephonically, in writing, by hand or electronically. |