Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act No. 116 of 1998)RegulationsDomestic Violence Regulations, 202212. Notice to show cause and manner of service of notice, application and supporting affidavits (section 5(4)(a) and (b)) |
| (1) | The notice calling upon the respondent to show cause on the specified return date why a protection order should not be issued must be made on a form which corresponds substantially with Form 13 of the Annexure. |
| (2) | The notice, certified copies of the application and any supporting affidavit must be served on the respondent in the manner set out in regulation 32(1). |
| (3) | The clerk of the court must, if the court does not issue an interim protection order, notify the complainant telephonically, in writing, by hand or electronically— |
| (a) | that the court has not issued the interim protection order; |
| (b) | that the court has issued a notice to show cause; and |
| (c) | of the date set for the hearing. |