A John Doe warrant of arrest authorizes and commands the arrest of a specified thing or person identified by name or description. If you fail to appear in court after being summoned and are in contempt of court, or if you violate a court order, such as a protection (or restraining) order, a warrant for your arrest is issued.
In South Africa, who issues arrest warrants?
A warrant of arrest may be issued by a magistrate or a justice on written application by a director of public prosecutions, a public prosecutor, or a commissioned police officer under Section 43(1).
In South Africa, how do I find out whether I have a warrant?
On the aarto.gov.za website, anyone can check the status of infringement notices issued against their particulars.
Does an arrest warrant expire?
When it comes to the arrest warrant’s legitimacy, it will be regarded valid until it is rescinded or served.
How long do you spend in jail for a missing court warrant in South Africa?
Failure to appear in court without a reasonable excuse, such as being sick in hospital, is an offense punishable by an R300 fine or three months in prison.
What happens if you get a warrant for failure to appear in court?
If you fail to appear in Court without reasonable excuse, the Criminal Prosecution Service will seek for a warrant for your arrest, which means the Police will come looking for you, arrest you, and detain you in custody until the Magistrates can hear your case.
