To consolidate the laws relating to the establishment of offices of State Attorney and matters connected therewith.
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The State Attorney Act, 1957 (Act No. 56 of 1957) has been updated by Proclamation: Commencement of the State Attorney Amendment Act, 2014 (Act No. 13 of 2014) as per Proclamation No. 6 of GG42989 dated 3 February 2020.
The State Attorney Act, 1957 (Act No. 56 of 1957) has been amended by State Attorney Amendment Act, 2014 (Act No. 13 of 2014), Notice No. 386, Government Gazette 37662, dated 19 May 2014.
The State Attorney Act, 1957 (Act No. 56 of 1957) has been amended by General Law Amendment Act, 1996 (Act No. 49 of 1996).
The State Attorney Act, 1957 (Act No. 56 of 1957) has been amended by General Law Third Amendment Act, 1993 (Act No. 129 of 1993).
The State Attorney Act, 1957 (Act No. 56 of 1957) has been amended by Transfer of Powers and Duties of the State President Act, 1986 (Act No. 97 of 1986).
The State Attorney Act, 1957 (Act No. 56 of 1957) has been amended by State Attorney Amendment Act, 1980 (Act No. 45 of 1980).
The State Attorney Act, 1957 (Act No. 56 of 1957) has been amended by State Attorney Amendment Act, 1966 (Act No. 7 of 1966).
The State Attorney Act, 1957 (Act No. 56 of 1957) has been amended by General Law Further Amendment Act, 1962 (Act No. 93 of 1962).
The State Attorney Act, 1957 (Act No. 56 of 1957) has been added to the website.