Laws
Criminal record
Wetboek van Strafrecht
· Code: Artikel 4 · Chapter: Algemene informatie
– Article 4 - Criminal record
If a person is convicted of an offence where a prison sentence and/or community service applies, a criminal record will be issued.
A criminal record expires in accordance with Article…
Updated:
18-01-2026 19:10
Limitation of criminal record
Wetboek van Strafrecht
· Code: Artikel 5 · Chapter: Algemene informatie
– Article 5 - Limitation of criminal record
A criminal record lapses by limitation.
For offences with a total sentence between 1 and 25 months, it expires 7 days after the record is issued.
For offenc…
Updated:
18-01-2026 19:10