Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977)RegulationsRegulations under the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977)3. Certificate of expungement |
| (1) | The certificate of expungement issued by the Director-General in terms of sections 271B(2) or 271C(3) of the Act must be in the form of Form D of the Annexure. |
| (2) | The certificate of expungement issued by the Minister in terms of section 271C(5)(b) of the Act must be in the form of Form E of the Annexure. |
| (3) | The Director-General must, within 14 working days after the certificate of expungement has been issued in terms of sections 271B(2) or 271C(3) or 271C(5), submit that certificate, together with a copy of Part III of the relevant application form to the Criminal Record Centre of the South African Police Service. |
| (4) | The Director-General must, within 14 working days after the applicant’s application is declined by the Director-General or the Minister, inform him or her by post, in writing, of such decision, together with the reasons for the refusal. |