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Obtaning A Domestic Violence Protection Order

Legal Aid South AfricaRef: https://legal-aid.co.za/2018/09/26/obtaning-a-domestic-violence-protection-order/

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The document explains what a Domestic Violence Protection Order is under the Domestic Violence Act No. 116 of 1998, including definitions of abuse and the orders a court can impose. It describes who may seek protection, the purposes of the protection order, and the acts it prohibits such as violence, entering shared residences, and other specified conduct. It serves as an informational guide from Legal Aid South Africa on how protection orders work and who can be protected.

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Domestic Violence Protection Order

A court-issued order that prevents an abuser from committing acts of domestic violence, entering shared or personal residences, or interfering with the complainant’s access to their home or workplace. It can also prohibit other specified harmful behaviors.

Who it is for: victims of domestic violence, including those in marital, cohabiting, familial, romantic, or parenting relationships with the abuser
How to act on it: Visit the local Magistrate Court nearest to where you live, work, or are temporarily residing. Request assistance from the Clerk of the Court to complete the necessary forms and be brought before a Magistrate for review.

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https://legal-aid.co.za/2018/09/26/obtaning-a-domestic-violence-protection-order/

Key Takeaways

reference act: Domestic Violence Act No. 116 of 1998
purpose: protection order to prevent domestic violence
prohibited acts: committing domestic violence, assisting in such acts, entering shared residence/part thereof, entering complainant's residence or workplace, restricting access to shared residence
protected persons: spouse or partner, parent of a child, other relatives by blood/marriage/adoption, engaged/dating/romantic partner
obtaining body: can apply for a protection order