If you have been found not guilty, it will not reflect on your record.
you could apply for this at your nearest SAPS police station and itcosts R114,00.
You will need your identification documents (ID/passport).
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You should not.
However, it is advisable to apply for a clearance certificate to be sure.
There are scenarios where the charges are withdrawn.
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Applying for expungement isfree and is dealt with in order of receipt.
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They can then access opportunities like particular employment, professional certifications, visa applications, and more.
The expungement of criminal record before 10 years is unlikely to happen.
The first is a police clearance certificate.
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It should be issued ten years after the conviction(s) and sentence(s).
After that, it heads over to the head of the Criminal Record Centre.
Thereafter, it should take a maximum of 35 working days to drop a line to the applicant.
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If unsuccessful, you will be informed by post.
If it is successful, you will be expunged.
DISCLAIMER: This article is intended for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice.
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Before joining the team in 2018, Lynn wrote for Kenyan media platforms and several other websites.
She graduated from the University of Nairobi in 2019 with honours after pursuing a BSc.
She is currently studying for a Master’s degree in the same field.
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Lynn specialises in writing celebrity biographies, listicles and teasers for popular TV shows.
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