Algeria - Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate (Criminal Record, Casier Judiciaire)

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Procedure

Apply In Person (Citizenship)

1. To Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Justice – link
2. The applicant has to visit the office with the request letter.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
13. The applicant has to visit the office to get the clearance certificate.
14. This entire process can be completed within 15-20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
    
    

Apply In Person (Non – Citizenship)

1. To Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad – link
2. The applicant has to visit the office with the request letter.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
13. The applicant has to visit the office to get the clearance certificate.
14. This entire process can be completed within 15-20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
    

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Required Documents

Local Application

1. Copy of Birth certificate
2. Copy of National Identity Card

1. Copy of Birth certificate
2. Copy of National Identity Card

Non Citizens Application

1. Copy of Birth certificate
2. Copy of resident permit.

Non Resident

1. Copy of Birth certificate
2. Copy of National Identity Card

Office Locations & Contacts

Minist�re de la Justice,
Service des casiers judiciaires,
08 Place Bir Hakem-Le Biar,
Alger, Alg�rie
Telephone: 021.92.41.83 (213)
Fax: 021.92.17.01 (213)
E-mail: contact

Ministry of Justice

List of diplomatic missions of Algeria

Directory for Algerian Diplomatic and Consular representations abroad

Eligibility

If you are a citizen of Algeria:

• If you live in Algeria:
  • You should apply at your local police station or online at the Minist�re de la justice website.
• If you live outside of Algeria:
  • You should contact the Minist�re de la Justice directly (see Special notes and considerations for complete address).

If you are not a citizen of Algeria:

• If you live in Algeria:
  • You should apply at your local police station or online at the Minist�re de la justice website.
• If you live outside of Algeria:
  • You should apply at your nearest Algerian embassy or consulate, which will forward the request to the Minist�re de la Justice.
  • Alternatively, family members residing in Algeria may apply on your behalf at your former local tribunal with the Information and documents listed below.

Fees

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Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

[http://arabic.mjustice.dz/?p=casier Apply online at the Minist�re de la justice website]

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Instructions

• Extract record can only be requested by the person concerned or his legal representative in the case of a minor or an adult under guardianship.
• Getting rid the criminal record of a third party is punishable by law (Article 248 of the Criminal Code).
• The identity you provide will be verified by the Service. It must strictly comply with the Civil Registry.
• Any citizen may apply for criminal record No. 03 by way of the internet by filling the application form of criminal record (update 3).
• The withdrawal can be made with the court chosen in the list at the bottom of the application form criminal record (update 3).
• The applicant must appear in person, with a piece of identification, a birth certificate and a revenue stamp worth 30 dinars.

Required Information

• Title
• Name
• The original title for Women
• E-mail
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Gender:
• Father
• Mother's name and title

Need for the Document

A police clearance certificate states that you don't have any criminal record against you for a certain period of time which is mentioned in the certificate.

Police Clearance or Criminal Record (Casier Judiciaire) or Bulletin no. 3, lists an individual�s criminal and traffic court outcomes and pending charges that are deemed disclosable at the time of application. Police certificates are available for applicants living or outside Algeria.

If you are convicted of a crime, a criminal record is created. This is the �police clearance certificate�, �police record�, �police file�, �police check� or �criminal check�. If you are asked for any of these, a copy of your criminal record from the Ministry of Justice should meet the requirements. If you have no convictions, you will receive a letter stating that is the case.

Information which might help

Resident and Non-resident citizens can apply to the Court, Ministry of Justice or the Tribunal Office Department in the place of residence in Algeria.

Algerian non-residents - It is recommended the applicant sends authorization or a Power of Attorney to a relative in Algeria to obtain the certificate on their behalf. If this is possible apply through the Algerian embassy in their country of residence.

Non Algerian non-residents � the applicant�s embassy should communicate with the Algerian embassy in their country of residence, requesting the penal certificate. Alternatively the applicant could send a letter including a 30 Dinar stamp purchased from Algeria to the Ministry of Justice, Citizenship Authority, El Ebyar, Algeria, requesting the police clearance. Provide ID, Birth certificate and 30 Dinar stamp.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

A police clearance certificate is a copy of your criminal record or a declaration of the absence of any criminal record. Police clearance certificates are different in each country and territory and may be called police certificates, good conduct certificates, judicial record extracts, pcc, etc. They are issued by police authorities or government departments and used by Citizenship and Immigration to prevent individuals who possess a risk to Country's security from entering the country.

External Links

http://arabic.mjustice.dz/

http://www.mjustice.dz/html/?p=casier

http://www.mae.gov.dz/default_en.aspx

Others

Applying In Person:

Supporting Documents: Carry originals of all the supporting documents to be presented to the Consular Officer (photocopies of which are to be attached with the application). In case you are not able to present the original documents at the counter, bring notarized copy of documents being attached to the application. Ensure that notarized copy is legible, otherwise Consulate may ask to see the original. However, the passport and the document (which is to be attested) should be presented in original.

Applying by Mail:

Supporting Documents: Photocopy of all supporting documents should be notarized and attached to the application. Do not send any original documents except the PASSPORT and the document to be attested.