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Protection from Harassment Act, 2010 (Act No. 17 of 2010)

14. Jurisdiction

 

 

1) Any court within the area in which-
a) the complainant permanently or temporarily resides, carries on business or is employed;
b) the respondent permanently or temporarily resides, carries on business or is employed; or
c) the cause of action arose,

has jurisdiction to issue a protection order as provided for in this Act.

 

2) No specific minimum period is required in relation to subsection (1)(a) or (b).

 

3) A protection order is enforceable throughout the Republic.