PSIRA CRC (Criminal Record Check) involves the process where your fingerprints are submitted for a criminal record check. The feedback received from this check determines the status of your application, which can be marked as Retake, Possible Illicit, or Approved. Here’s what each status means:
PSIRA CRC Approved
PSIRA CRC Approved means that the fingerprints submitted for the Criminal Record Check have been approved. This process involves capturing a person’s fingerprints electronically and submitting them to the SAPS Criminal Records Database to check for any existing criminal records. If no criminal record is found, the application is approved.
CRC Retake
When the CRC status is updated to Retake, you will receive an email notification to visit the nearest PSIRA office. In this case, the application status is automatically updated to provisionally rejected. This means there was an issue with the initial fingerprint submission, and you need to provide a new set of fingerprints.
CRC Possible Illicit
If the CRC status is updated to Possible Illicit, it indicates a potential issue with the criminal record check. This status can be further updated based on additional information received:
- Criminal Record: Indicates a confirmed criminal record. The registration status updates to Rejected.
- Referred to Registration Subcommittee: Requires further review. The status remains provisionally rejected until the subcommittee provides feedback.
- Case Awaiting Trial: Indicates that there is an ongoing trial. The status remains provisionally rejected until the trial concludes.
- Approved: If further information clears the individual, the status updates to Approved, but the registration may still be pending completion of necessary training.
Case Awaiting Trial
When the CRC status changes to Case Awaiting Trial, it means the applicant has an ongoing legal case. The registration status remains provisionally rejected, pending the outcome of the trial. This status is reflected on the applicant’s dashboard, and the CRC will be updated once a verdict is reached.
Referred to Registration Subcommittee
A Referred to Registration Subcommittee status means that the application needs additional review by the subcommittee. The registration status stays provisionally rejected until the subcommittee reaches a decision. The CRC status will then be updated to either Approved or Rejected based on the subcommittee’s feedback.
Criminal Record
If the CRC status is updated to Criminal Record, the registration status automatically changes to Rejected. This update will be reflected on the dashboard. Applicants can start the appeal process by clicking the Appeal button as soon as the registration status is updated to Rejected.
Understanding these statuses helps applicants navigate the PSIRA CRC process more effectively, ensuring they know the necessary steps to take at each stage of their application.