Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No. 68 of 1995)RegulationsForensic DNA Regulations, 201511. Notification of court findings |
| (1) | The clerk of the court will notify the authorised officer of the outcome of the court case by completing a form SAPS 69 and provide the form to the investigating officer after the finalization of the case in court. The clerk of the court will record the identity number and full names of the accused and relevant station and CAS/ICDMS number on form SAPS 69. |
| (2) | The information that must be recorded on form SAPS 69 includes that the— |
| (a) | child has been diverted in accordance with Chapter 8 of the Child Justice Act, Act 75 of 2008; |
| (b) | person was not prosecuted in court; |
| (c) | accused was acquitted; |
| (d) | accused was discharged at a preparatory examination; |
| (e) | conviction was set aside on appeal or review; or |
| (f) | person was convicted. |
| (3) | In the case of a conviction, the complete details of the offence(s), the sentence, including the particulars of the sentence and period of suspension (if applicable) must be recorded on form SAPS 69. |
| (4) | The investigating officer must capture the judgment of the court on the CAS/ICDMS system and provide form SAPS 69 to the authorised officer or a person designated by him or her to ensure that the necessary steps are taken to update the information on the CRIM system and NFDD. |
