Acts Online
GT Shield

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

Chapter IV : Improper Conduct

47. 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.

 

 


500 - Internal Server Error
500 - Internal Server Error

We're sorry, but something went wrong displaying that page. While we work on fixing this, you can return to the home page.

Alternatively, email [email protected] for assistance.