Witness Protection Act, 1998
R 385
South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No. 68 of 1995)RegulationsForensic DNA Regulations, 202014. Removal of forensic DNA profiles from NFDD on application |
| (1) | Any application in terms of sections 15I(2),15J(3) and 15L(4) of the Act for the removal of a DNA profile from the NFDD must be accompanied by a police clearance certificate on a form determined by the National Commissioner to confirm that the applicant has no criminal record. |
| (2) | The application must contain the— |
| (a) | full particulars of the applicant; |
| (b) | reason why the buccal sample was originally obtained from the person; |
| (c) | relevant station and CAS /ICDMS number if a forensic DNA profile was derived from a buccal sample that was taken in respect of the investigation; and |
| (d) | reason why the applicant wants the DNA profile to be removed. |
| (3) | The authorised officer or designated officer must consult the Director General: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development or a person designated by him or her regarding convicted persons pardoned in terms of section 327 of the Criminal Procedure Act and must ensure that such persons' DNA profiles are removed from the NFDD. |
