LUNCH AND LEARN: HOW AND WHEN DOES A COURT CONVERT A CRIMINAL TRIAL TO AN ENQUIRY?

• Discussion of section 41
• Explanation on when the Courts convert a criminal maintenance matter for an enquiry in the Maintenance Court
• Evaluation of case law on conversions
• What happens to the arrears (criminal case) if the matter is converted to a maintenance enquiry?
• Discussion if offences and penalties in terms of the Maintenance Act (sections 31 – 39)