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Frequently asked questions

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What is a criminal record?

What is expungement?

How long does a criminal record last in South Africa?

Can you apply for expungement regardless of the offence?

Is there any other way to clear a criminal record?

Why are criminal records kept after a person has served their sentence?

Why are criminal records kept this long?

Who has access to criminal records?

Does expungement happen automatically?

How does a person apply for expungement?

What documents are needed?

Is expungement expensive?

How long does it take to get a criminal record expunged?

Is there any way to speed up the process?

I have applied for expungement. How can I find out the status of my application?

What difference will it make if I have a Certificate of Expungement?

If I do not qualify for expungement, can my record always be used to stop me getting a job

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