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Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act No. 116 of 1998)

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Domestic Violence Regulations, 2022

12. Notice to show cause and manner of service of notice, application and supporting affidavits (section 5(4)(a) and (b))

 

(1) The notice calling upon the respondent to show cause on the specified return date why a protection order should not be issued must be made on a form which corresponds substantially with Form 13 of the Annexure.

 

(2) The notice, certified copies of the application and any supporting affidavit must be served on the respondent in the manner set out in regulation 32(1).

 

(3) The clerk of the court must, if the court does not issue an interim protection order, notify the complainant telephonically, in writing, by hand or electronically—
(a) that the court has not issued the interim protection order;
(b) that the court has issued a notice to show cause; and
(c) of the date set for the hearing.