Sheriffs Act, 1986 (Act No. 90 of 1986)Chapter IV : Improper Conduct47. Procedure at inquiry |
| (1) | The Board may authorize any person to attend an inquiry instituted in terms of section 46, to adduce evidence and arguments in support of the charge and to cross-examine any person who has given evidence in rebuttal of the charge. |
| (2) | At such inquiry the sheriff charged shall have the right to be present, to be assisted or represented by another person, to give evidence and, either personally or through a representative— |
| (a) | to be heard; |
| (b) | to call witnesses; |
| (c) | to cross-examine any person called as a witness in support of the charge; and |
| (d) | to have access to documents produced in evidence. |
| (3) | The failure of the sheriff charged to attend the inquiry shall not invalidate the proceedings. |
| (4) | The Board shall keep a record of the proceedings and of the evidence given. |