South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No. 68 of 1995)

Regulations

Forensic DNA Regulations, 2015

26. Access to the forensic DNA profile and crime scene sample for exoneration purposes
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(1)Any person who believes he or she has wrongfully been convicted of an offence may, in writing, request the authorised officer to have access to the forensic DNA profile derived from a crime sample that was collected and submitted to the Forensic Science Laboratory in a particular case.

 

(2)The request must contain the relevant station and case number in respect of which it is alleged that there was a wrongful conviction and the request must set out reasons why the forensic DNA profile is required.

 

(3)The authorised officer or his or her delegate must consider the request within 30 days after having received the request at the Forensic Science Laboratory. If a request is refused, written reasons must be provided.