How Long Is A Police Check Valid For in Australia?
Aaron
Last Update 7 months ago
There is no standard period of time that a check remains valid for.
The check does not include an expiry date, and only includes the date that the report was issued.
A Criminal History Check is considered a ‘point in time’ check.
The information contained in the document is only accurate up to the date and time of issue. A national criminal history check does not expire officially, but the information may become outdated as time goes on, or miss out new information contained on an individual’s police record, if an offence took place after the certificate was produced.
The purpose behind the police check is relevant to determine how valid the document is. Organisations who request the check must decide themselves if the date on a police check is acceptable.
They must also determine a timeframe in which they require an updated police Check.
This is usually part of company policy and their own risk assessments as to what they will and won’t accept, and when it needs to be renewed.