How long does it take to expunge a criminal record in South Africa?
A certificate of expungement will be issued to the Criminal Record Centre of the South African Police Service. The Head of the Criminal Record Centre will inform the applicant in writing that his convictions and sentences have been expunged. Please note this process usually takes about 20 – 28 weeks.
How much does expungement cost in South Africa?
The cost of the expungement process is R2,243. The standard duration for a criminal record expungement is anywhere from 7 – 10 months, and is beyond our control.
How long must I wait to clear my criminal record?
Criteria to qualify for clearance There are several qualifying criteria needed to clear your record: There should be a 10 year interval between the date of conviction and the expungement application and you have had no other convictions and jailed without the option of a fine during the 10 year interval.
How does the expungement process work in South Africa?
The expungement process is a criminal record removal process which applies to convictions that meet a certain criteria and allow individuals in South Africa to have a chance at a fresh start with no criminal record.
Can a criminal record be cleared in South Africa?
Criminal record clearance in South Africa is, however, dependent on a few qualifying factors: The record has been in existence for at least a decade (10 years or more) and there has been no subsequent conviction (s)
How much does it cost to expunge a criminal record?
The cost of the expungement process is R2,243. The standard duration for a criminal record expungement is anywhere from 7 – 10 months, and is beyond our control.
What can I do after my criminal record is expunged?
After your record has been expunged, you can apply for a Police Clearance Certificate that will be issued without the convictions and sentences. An expungement is not easy to process and requires intimate knowledge of the legal system. Let us handle yours cleanly and quickly.