How to Delete Criminal Record and Archive Record in Turkey?
A criminal record, commonly known as a criminal background record, may create serious obstacles in employment applications, visa procedures, license applications and social life.
Under Turkish law, criminal records do not necessarily remain permanently. If the legal conditions are met, criminal records and archive records may be deleted.
What is the Difference Between Criminal Record and Archive Record?
- Criminal Record: Shows convictions that are currently being executed or have recently been completed.
- Archive Record: The record to which the conviction is transferred after execution is completed.
How is a Criminal Record Deleted?
When the sentence is fully executed, the criminal record should be removed from the active criminal record and transferred to the archive record.
In practice, this process may not always occur automatically. In such cases, an application may be submitted to the relevant authority.
How is an Archive Record Deleted?
Archive records may be deleted after certain legal waiting periods depending on the type of offense and the consequences of the conviction.
- In standard cases, the archive record may be deleted after 5 years.
- If restoration of prohibited rights is obtained, deletion may be possible after 15 years.
- Without such a decision, the period may extend to 30 years.
What is Restoration of Prohibited Rights?
Restoration of prohibited rights allows a person to regain certain legal rights lost due to a criminal conviction.
Are HAGB Records Deleted?
Deferred announcement of the verdict records do not appear in ordinary criminal records. If the supervision period is successfully completed, the case is dismissed and the record may be deleted.
Conclusion
Deleting criminal records and archive records requires careful examination of execution dates, legal waiting periods and proper applications. Professional legal assistance is recommended.