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IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
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Only a Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff may demand payment or attach goods or money in terms of a Warrant or Order of Court.
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Debt collectors do not work under the authority of the Court and are not allowed to attach or remove your goods.
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Make sure you get a receipt for any monies paid to the Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff.
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Make sure any payment made, and your signature or mark are recorded on both the original and copies of documents.
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Keep a copy of the document as proof.
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If you were not home when the Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff visited your home, find out what you need to do next.
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Do not ignore any documents, notes or messages left for you by the Sheriff.
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Take immediate action, additional visits only add to the costs.
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About Sheriffs
​​WHO REGULATES THE SHERIFF'S ACTIONS?
Sheriffs operate independently within a specific magisterial district or area - they are private business people. Their service is monitored by the South African Board for Sheriffs. It is the Board's job to ensure that Sheriff's deliver Court documents in a compassionate and professional manner as per their code of conduct.

WHAT MUST YOU DO IF THE SHERIFF COMES TO YOUR HOME OR WORK?
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Do not hide.
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Ask for proof of identification - Sheriff's ID card.
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Listen carefully to the Sheriff's instructions.
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Be sure to understand what you must do next.
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You usually have five days to act, don't delay.
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If you can meet the requirements of the order immediately, do so as this will stop all further proceedings.
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Do not interfere with the Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff from performing their duties.
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Do not give false or misleading information.
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Remember, the Sheriff acts under order from the Court. If you do not follow the instructions you may be liable for prosecution and further costs.
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