Duties of a Magistrate
Legal obligations and responsibilities of magistrates in DV cases
Duties of the Magistrate
Responsibilities and procedures for Magistrates handling domestic violence cases
Court Procedures and Timelines
Notice to Protection Officer: Upon receiving an application, the Magistrate is required to issue a notice of the hearing date to the Protection Officer within a maximum period of three days, or within a further reasonable time as the Magistrate may allow
Final Order Timeline: The Magistrate shall make every effort to resolve and pass a final order on every application within a period of sixty days from the date of the first hearing
Key Responsibilities
The Magistrate plays a crucial role in ensuring timely justice and protection for victims of domestic violence. The prescribed timelines help prevent delays that could endanger the victim's safety.