Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No. 90 of 1993)Regulations for Judicial Officers in Lower Courts, 1994Chapter II : Regulations Regarding MagistratesPart II : Appointment14. Privileges on appointment |
| (1) | A magistrate and his household who, as a result of his appointment, necessarily have to move may claim reasonable actual expenses for travelling, and the transport, insurance and storage costs of his personal belongings, for at most one month, on the same basis as that set out in regulation 23(1)(a)(ii), (b) and (c). |
| (2) | A magistrate to whom expenses referred to in subregulation (1) are paid shall conclude a written contract with the State which corresponds substantially with Form 4 of Schedule A, in which he undertakes to serve in the office of magistrate for not less than twelve months. |
| (3) | If a magistrate does not comply with the provisions of the contract referred to in subregulation (2) he shall pay back a pro rata part of the amount which was paid to him in terms of subregulation (1), in respect of the remaining period. |
| (4) | The Director-General shall determine the conditions, guidelines, procedures and requirements in respect of the payment of the expenses referred to in these regulations. |
| (5) | The Director-General may lengthen the periods referred to in this regulation. |