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

Regulations

Forensic DNA Regulations, 2020

22. Access to 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 Head of the FSL to have access to the forensic DNA profile derived from a particular crime sample that was collected and submitted to the FSL in that 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 Head of the FSL or his or her delegate must within 30 days after receipt of the request consider the request and inform the requester of the outcome thereof. If the request is refused, written reasons for the refusal must be provided to the requester.