GEORGE NEWS - The George Municipal Court has issued over 7 000 warrants of arrest with a monetary value of R4,1-million since the court started operations in April this year.

Issued between April and the end of June, warrants of arrest are being served on perpetrators as a matter of urgency to ensure the smooth functioning of the court.

During the same time frame, the court received an income of R406 000 with admission of guilt fines totalling R523 550, which is expected to rise significantly as soon as warrants of arrest are served and processed.

The main purpose of the court is to prosecute and adjudicate traffic-related offences received from both the provincial and municipal traffic departments that were committed within the jurisdiction of the municipality, and to ensure compliance with the national building regulations and municipal by-laws. 

Municipal Manager Trevor Botha said the Municipal Court is achieving its objective of providing a better service to the community and ensuring compliance with legislation and by-laws.

The total number of cases on the court roll during April and June were 9 585, the total number of warrants of arrest authorised were 7 115, the total number of court payments were 539 and the total number of admission of guilt payments were 1 011.

All income generated by the court is for the use of George Municipality.

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