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This review concerns a lower court process after the applicant failed to appear in court and her bail was cancelled and finally forfeited. The High Court said the lower court had proceeded with a warrant enquiry and then summarily sentenced the applicant for contempt of court.
It may be relevant to criminal procedure and bail matters, including review of warrant enquiries and contempt findings.
Evidence from source
This is a review proceeding and process in terms of section 304(4) of the Act.
Supports: The document is a review matter under section 304(4).
The applicant failed to appear before the lower court as directed, and on the date of the first non-appearance, the applicant’s bail was cancelled, and her bail deposit was provisionally forfeited to the respondent.
Supports: The factual background includes non-appearance, bail cancellation, and provisional forfeiture.
The judicial officer then, without any further consideration or explanation, proceeded to summarily sentence the applicant to contempt of court to a fine of R300,00 or 30 days imprisonment.
Supports: The lower court summarily sentenced the applicant for contempt of court.