Expungement
A legal process for removing or clearing a qualifying criminal record from official record systems, subject to statutory requirements.
Definition
Expungement is eligibility-based and should be checked against the conviction, sentence, date of sentence, fine or imprisonment details, later convictions, SAPS record information, and Justice application requirements. It is different from proving innocence or changing the outcome of a criminal case.
Key takeaways
A legal process for removing or clearing a qualifying criminal record from official record systems, subject to statutory requirements.
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What does Expungement mean?
A legal process for removing or clearing a qualifying criminal record from official record systems, subject to statutory requirements.
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