Sheriffs_in_South_Africa
Sheriffs in South Africa are officers of the court and function as the executive arm of the court. They are responsible for serving court processes like summonses and subpoenas. They play an important role in the execution of court orders like the attachments of immovable and movable property; evictions, demolitions etc. The Sheriffs Act 90 of 1986, which came into operation on 1 March 1990, governs the sheriffs' profession. A sheriff is appointed by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services in terms of Section 2 of the Act.[1]
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