Accused people are people who have been charged with crimes but who have not yet been found guilty or not guilty. In terms of the Sexual Offences and Related Matters Amendment Act, the victim of a sexual violence crime can apply to court for an order to have the perpetrator have an HIV test if he or she does not know the HIV status of the perpetrator. The results of the test should only to be given to the victim in writing and should not be disclosed to others. This application can also be brought by any person that has an interest in the victim’s well-being or the investigating officer investigating the case. The application must be brought within 90 days after the act of sexual violence was committed.

(See: Sexual violence and HIV testing)