Sheriffs Act, 1986 (Act No. 90 of 1986)

Chapter V : General

57. Powers of inspectors

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(1) Any inspector appointed under paragraph (a) of section 56(1) may at any reasonable time examine any book, record or other document of the Board or Fund or make extracts therefrom or copies thereof.

 

(2) Any inspector appointed under paragraph (a) or (b) of section 56(1) may—
(a) at any reasonable time enter the office of any sheriff;
(b)require the production of any fidelity fund certificate;
(c) seize any fidelity fund certificate cancelled under section 34 or 49;
(d)examine any book, record or other document relating to the functions of a sheriff or make extracts therefrom or copies thereof;
(e)for the purposes of any prosecution under this Act or any charge of improper conduct in accordance with Chapter IV, seize and retain such book, record or other document.