Description

The clerk of the court will issue a second or further warrant of arrest if a complainant files an affidavit stating that such a warrant is needed for his or her protection. A warrant will also be issued if the existing warrant of arrest was executed and cancelled, or has been lost or destroyed.

Steps to follow

• Complete Form 9: Affidavit for purposes of further warrant of arrest at your nearest police station.
• Submit the completed form to a police officer, who will then issue a warrant of arrest against the respondent.

Legal framework

(Documents are provided in PDF format. To open PDF documents, you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 or higher installed on your computer.)

Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act 116 of 1998)

Service standard

The warrant of arrest may be issued on the same day.

Cost

The service is free.

Forms to complete

(Forms are provided in PDF format. To open PDF documents, you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 or higher installed on your computer.)

Affidavit for purposes of further warrant of arrest

Contact details