Appeal – Application for leave to appeal in criminal cases – Magistrates’ Court – Magistrates’ Court Rule 67
The Appellant must apply for leave to appeal to the relevant Division of the High Court against his / her conviction and / or sentence handed down by the Magistrate in the matter.
If he / she is out of time an application for condonation of the late filing must be made.
In the Application the Appellant must indicate that there are reasonable prospects of success and that another Court may come to a different finding on the grounds that the Court misdirected itself.
To view the rule go to Department of Justice – Magistrates’ Court Rules
For more go to the South African Legal Information Institute (SAFLII)
