Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check South Australia

Why you may need a police check

In South Australia, Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are the norm for applicants looking for work or volunteer positions. Therefore, it’s important for both employers and employees that Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are done quickly and thoroughly. This way the employee can move seamlessly to their new job while the employer can feel assured that they have the right person.

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks in SA were previously time-consuming, taking days or weeks. Still, with a phone call and online verification tools, you can have results in as little as twenty-four hours without sacrificing accuracy.

SA Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks may show all pending matters awaiting trial. These include charges, court convictions (including penalty and/or sentence), guilty findings without conviction, and good behaviour bonds. Also, other court orders from all states and territories, but there are exceptions. The Spent Convictions Act 2009 states that quashed offences or minor offences that were completed at least ten years ago, (or five years ago for juveniles), will not show up on a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, unless you are getting checked for working with children or vulnerable people (disability or aged care sector).

For your protection, you should always have an agency accredited with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), such as CrimCheck, conduct your Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks.