אודרי שמש רביע - משרד עו"ד - Obtaining a Criminal Record Extract within 24 hours

Need a lawyer to obtain a Criminal Record Extract - Criminal Information Extract - within 24 hours?

Audrey Shemesh Ravia – Attorney and Notary

Specializes in providing full legal services for family matters, including Criminal Record Extract – Criminal Information Extract – within 24 hours, notarized translations into multiple languages, and apostille services, all handled professionally and efficiently, with full consideration for the client’s needs and convenience. Fast service to your home. Document verification, certification, drafting of legal documents, and more.

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Obtaining a Criminal Record Extract within 24 hours

Our office specializes in obtaining Criminal Record Extracts from the police, apostille stamps, and notarized translations into multiple languages, delivered to you within 24 hours from the moment of request!

The difference between a criminal record extract and a certificate of good conduct

Many people confuse a Criminal Record Extract with a Certificate of Good Conduct.
Criminal Record Extract - a detailed document including all criminal records (even those erased or closed).
Certificate of Good Conduct - an official document issued by the Israel Police at the request of specific authorities only (such as foreign governments, government institutions, or official agencies). The certificate indicates whether the individual has active criminal convictions or no criminal record at all.

The criminal information law and the rehabilitation of offender's regulations, 2019

This law was passed in 2019 and came into effect in early 2022. Its purpose was to put an end to the widespread practice of employers demanding a Criminal Record Extract or a Certificate of Good Conduct as a condition of employment.
Before the law, any citizen could approach the police and obtain a printout of their criminal record - a situation that created violations of privacy and excessive, unlawful demands by employers.

Example of a Criminal Record Extract

The criminal record extract is issued in Hebrew and can be translated into a variety of languages – our office provides fast and high-quality notarized translation into multiple languages.

Who is authorized to obtain a criminal record extract?

Only a lawyer, authorized by power of attorney on behalf of the client, is allowed to receive an official extract – for representation in court or before a competent authority.
The law defines a limited list of bodies authorized to receive criminal information directly from the authorities:
* Israel Police, Shin Bet, Mossad
* IDF - Intelligence Directorate and Military Police
* Israel Fire and Rescue Services
These authorities receive the information directly and are not permitted to demand it from the citizen.

Obtaining a criminal information extract - the process

Any person may request a criminal or traffic information certificate, even if they are not an Israeli citizen, provided they have a valid passport. To receive an official copy of a Certificate of Good Conduct in Hebrew, one must apply through a lawyer, as it is not possible to obtain a copy of a criminal information extract without legal representation. Independent arrival at a police station allows viewing the information on a screen but not receiving a physical copy of the certificate.
Once our office retrieves the extract from the police, if necessary, we will arrange for an apostille after translating it into the required language and issuing a notarized certification.

Viewing a criminal record extract

Currently, citizens are only allowed to review the extract at a police station, in the presence of an officer, and after leaving any recording devices outside. It is possible to write down details manually but not to copy or transfer the information to others.

Criminal record vs. Police record

The criminal record includes active criminal convictions.
The police record also includes open cases (under investigation) and closed cases that were not closed due to lack of guilt. For example:
* a case closed for lack of evidence or lack of public interest remains in the police record.
* a case closed due to lack of guilt is completely deleted.

When is a criminal record extract required?

A Criminal Record Extract is required in various official and sensitive situations where an individual’s reliability, responsibility, or suitability for a specific role or process is examined.

Important - only a lawyer is authorized to obtain a Criminal Record Extract on your behalf, with your signed power of attorney.

Visa and immigration to foreign countries

Sometimes a Criminal Record Extract is required as part of a visa or citizenship application in certain countries. In these cases, the lawyer obtains an official Criminal Information Certificate, translated and legally certified, for submission to the foreign authorities. Since the extract is in Hebrew, a notarized translation is often required.

Our office specializes in notarized translations into multiple languages – Flemish, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Hungarian, Dutch, Flemish, and many more.

Other cases requiring a criminal record extract

Legal representation and investigation procedures

When a person is under investigation or facing trial, their lawyer may request a Criminal Record Extract to review the status of open cases, closure grounds of past cases, or to prepare arguments for court.

Checking personal legal status

An individual who has had a criminal case opened or an indictment filed against them may review the extract to know which records exist, whether they were closed and on what grounds, and whether they still appear in the criminal or police registry.

Request to delete a criminal record

Anyone requesting the deletion of a criminal or police record due to statute of limitations or lack of guilt must attach an updated extract. The lawyer uses it to approach the Criminal Information Department at the national headquarters and act for deletion or changing the closure grounds.

Applying for sensitive positions

Some organizations are authorized to receive criminal information directly from the police, such as the Israel Police, Shabak, Mossad, or certain IDF units. In such cases, the candidate does not need to provide the extract themselves, but in practice the information is checked against the records.

Professions and roles requiring a clean record

In certain professions, such as teaching, working with minors, security, government tenders, or public service, having a criminal or police record may prevent employment. Reviewing the extract allows an individual to know in advance how they will be seen by authorized institutions.