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(LL19-2024) How does criminal prosecutions work?

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This section contains the slideshow (if used), webinar handout and important resources that we will be referring back to during the webinar. Please download and print these before the start of the webinar or have them available electronically to enhance your learning experience. Should the presenters refer to additional recourses during their presentation, then these will be forwarded to all registered attendees after the broadcast.

General documents referred to:

•  Maintenance Act, Act 99 of 1989

•  FREE eBook: Everything you should know about child and spousal maintenance before applying

 

Resource material for this webinar:

• Handout: How does criminal prosecutions work?

• Slides: How does criminal prosecutions work?

• J50 warrant of arrest to secure attendance of respondent in court

• J50 warrant of arrest application form

• Example of a section 31 charge sheet used in criminal trials

 

Prescribed maintenance forms:

 

Relevant case law:

• Summary of reported decisions on criminal maintenance cases

• S v Magagula 2001(2) SACR 123(T) – failure to pay maintenance

• S v Visser 2004(1) SACR 393 (SCA)

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Disclaimer

Lunch and Learn is a social responsibility project overseen by Oppermans Inc, a family law practice with more than 24 years of experience. The weekly webinars are provided free of charge, aimed at creating awareness on child maintenance. This webinar was pre-recorded at the end of 2023, and the information contained therein was (and still is) correct at the time of recording—the Maintenance Act or Rules has not been amended or changed since.

Affidavits referred to, or templates provided, are mere examples that could be used and should be customized to your specific matter. These documents cannot be considered “outdated.” The additional speakers on some of these webinars were guest speakers who have participated out of their free will and have no affiliation or association with Lunch and Learn.

The details contained in these webinars are for educational and informative purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. You are strongly advised to consult with an experienced legal practitioner for advice on your specific maintenance matter.