Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (Act No. 17 of 2011)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. |