Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act No. 116 of 1998)RegulationsDomestic Violence Regulations, 202234. Financial assistance (section 19(1)(b)) |
| (1) | Notwithstanding regulation 32(3), the court may, after consideration of such proof as the court may require, make an order directing the State to pay the costs of any service in terms of the Act or these Regulations, if the court is satisfied that the complainant or respondent, or both the complainant and respondent, do not have the means to pay for such costs at the time when service is required. |
| (2) | The provisions of the Magistrates’ Courts Act, 1944 (Act No. 32 of 1944) apply in respect of financial assistance to a witness who attends any proceedings in terms of the Act. |