Criminal records assistance and validation (SAR)

This check provides what is referred to as a Police Clearance Certificate. In Ghana, the Criminal Record Certificate can be requested only by the individual and not by a third party (Subject Access Request). We'll guide and assist the individual in making a Subject Access Request (SAR) for the certificate and then validate it. The certificate contains the following information: • Name of individual • Fingerprints • Results of check • Official stamp of the issuing authority If a conviction is identified against the individual, the following information will be included: • Nature of the offence • Date of conviction • Punishable offences • Name, designation and signature of issuing officer The categories of criminal conviction listed on a criminal record certificate are: • Violence against the person • Sexual offences • Burglary • Robbery • Theft and handling of stolen goods • Fraud and forgery • Criminal damage • Drug offences • Motoringoffences The official requirement is for criminal conviction details to be held on record for a period of 10 years. However, it is common practice for the Criminal Records Bureau to list all offences registered against an individual including those that go beyond the 10-year limit.