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

Chapter IV : Improper Conduct

50. Suspension of sheriff

 

(1) The Minister may suspend a sheriff from his office at any time before the sheriff is charged with improper conduct in accordance with this Chapter, or after he has been so charged.

 

(2) A sheriff who has been suspended from his office shall forthwith be reinstated in office—
(a) if he is not charged with improper conduct within a period of 12 months after the date of his suspension;
(b) if he is found not guilty on the charge in question;
(c) if he or she appeals under section 18(3)(a) or 61(1) against his or her conviction on the charge in question and the appeal is upheld; or

[Section 50(2)(c) substituted by section 16 of Act No. 74 of 1998]

(d) if a penalty referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) of section 49(1) is imposed upon him.

 

(3) The Minister may at any time cancel the suspension of a sheriff, but the cancellation shall not prevent the sheriff from being charged with improper conduct in accordance with this Chapter.