A criminal record is an official document that contains information about a person’s previous crimes and sentences. This document can be requested by public institutions, the private sector and in international travels for various purposes.<\/p>\n
Cleaning a Criminal Record<\/p>\n
In some cases, it is possible to delete the information in the criminal record or to record it in the archive. This is known as clearing a criminal record. There are certain conditions for a criminal record to be cleared:<\/p>\n
Completion of the execution of the sentence: All sentences such as imprisonment, fines and judicial fines must be served.
\nEnd of security measures: Security measures such as the supervision period, prohibition and not going abroad must have ended.
\nExpiration of the statute of limitations: There is a certain statute of limitations for some crimes. After this period has expired, the criminal record can be erased.
\nGeneral amnesty: Criminal records are erased for crimes that fall within the scope of general amnesty.<\/p>\n
Effective repentance: Criminal records can be erased for certain crimes within the framework of effective repentance provisions.<\/p>\n
Withdrawal of complaint: In crimes subject to special complaint, the criminal record can be erased if the complainant withdraws his\/her complaint.<\/p>\n
Cleaning of Criminal Records<\/p>\n
The following steps must be followed to clear the criminal record:<\/p>\n
Application to the competent authority: The request for clearance must be made in writing to the General Directorate of Criminal Records and Statistics or the authorized criminal courts of peace.<\/p>\n
Submission of necessary documents: Necessary documents such as application petition, copy of population, criminal record record, execution certificate, document indicating the end of security measures must be submitted.
\nReview and evaluation: The application and documents are examined and evaluated by the competent authorities.
\nDecision making: In case the request for clearance is accepted or rejected, the decision is notified to the applicant.<\/p>\n
Criminal Record Archive Record<\/p>\n
In some cases, information in the criminal record cannot be deleted, but can be archived. Information recorded in the archive record can only be requested by public institutions in certain cases.<\/p>\n
Things to Consider Regarding Criminal Record Clearing<\/p>\n
Each crime and each situation is evaluated differently for the purpose of clearing the criminal record.
\nIt would be beneficial to get legal assistance from a lawyer for the clearing process.
\nThere is no guarantee that the criminal record will be cleared. The application may be rejected by the authorized authorities.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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