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72font-weight:normal !important} .ls-slider-notification span{display:block;font-size:13px;line-height:16px;text-align:justify !important} @media screen and (max-width:767px){.ls-container .ls-layers > .ls-hide-on-phone,.ls-container .ls-background-videos .ls-hide-on-phone video,.ls-container .ls-background-videos .ls-hide-on-phone audio,.ls-container .ls-background-videos .ls-hide-on-phone iframe{display:none !important}} @media screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width:1024px){.ls-container .ls-layers > .ls-hide-on-tablet,.ls-container .ls-background-videos .ls-hide-on-tablet video,.ls-container .ls-background-videos .ls-hide-on-tablet audio,.ls-container .ls-background-videos .ls-hide-on-tablet iframe{display:none !important}} @media screen and (min-width:1025px){.ls-container .ls-layers > .ls-hide-on-desktop,.ls-container .ls-background-videos .ls-hide-on-desktop video,.ls-container .ls-background-videos .ls-hide-on-desktop audio,.ls-container .ls-background-videos .ls-hide-on-desktop iframe{display:none !important}} .ls-container .ls-background-videos .ls-vpcontainer{z-index:10} .ls-container .ls-background-videos .ls-videopreview{background-size:cover !important} .ls-container .ls-background-videos video,.ls-container .ls-background-videos audio,.ls-container .ls-background-videos iframe{position:relative;z-index:20} @media (transform-3d),(-ms-transform-3d),(-webkit-transform-3d){#ls-test3d{position:absolute;left:9px;height:3px}} .ls-z[data-ls-animating-in] .ls-wrapper.ls-in-out,.ls-z[data-ls-animating-out] .ls-wrapper.ls-in-out,.ls-curtile,.ls-nexttile{will-change:transform} .ls-z[data-ls-animating-in] .ls-layer,.ls-z[data-ls-animating-out] .ls-layer,.ls-curtile,.ls-nexttile{will-change:opacity} .ls-layer[data-ls-animating-in],.ls-layer[data-ls-animating-out]{will-change:filter} .ls-layer[data-ls-text-animating-in] .ls-ln,.ls-layer[data-ls-text-animating-in] .ls-wd,.ls-layer[data-ls-text-animating-in] .ls-ch,.ls-layer[data-ls-text-animating-out] .ls-ln,.ls-layer[data-ls-text-animating-out] .ls-wd,.ls-layer[data-ls-text-animating-out] .ls-ch{will-change:transform} .ls-z:not([data-ls-hidden]),.ls-z:not([data-ls-hidden]) .ls-wrapper.ls-loop,.ls-z:not([data-ls-hidden]) .ls-wrapper.ls-parallax,.ls-z:not([data-ls-hidden]) .ls-wrapper.ls-scroll-transform,.ls-z:not([data-ls-hidden]) .ls-wrapper.ls-scroll{will-change:transform}</style>
72<script type="text/javascript">'use strict';var avia_is_mobile=!1;if(/Android|webOS|iPhone|iPad|iPod|BlackBerry|IEMobile|Opera Mini/i.test(navigator.userAgent)&&'ontouchstart' in document.documentElement){avia_is_mobile=!0;document.documentElement.className+=' avia_mobile '}
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73<link rel="icon" href="https://jcf.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cropped-Website-Favicon-512x512-1-32x32.png" sizes="32x32" />
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75<link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="https://jcf.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cropped-Website-Favicon-512x512-1-180x180.png" />
76<meta name="msapplication-TileImage" content="https://jcf.gov.jm/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cropped-Website-Favicon-512x512-1-270x270.png" />
77<style type="text/css">
78		@font-face {font-family: 'entypo-fontello-enfold'; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-display: auto;
79		src: url('https://jcf.gov.jm/wp-content/themes/enfold/config-templatebuilder/avia-template-builder/assets/fonts/entypo-fontello-enfold/entypo-fontello-enfold.woff2') format('woff2'),
80		url('https://jcf.gov.jm/wp-content/themes/enfold/config-templatebuilder/avia-template-builder/assets/fonts/entypo-fontello-enfold/entypo-fontello-enfold.woff') format('woff'),
81		url('https://jcf.gov.jm/wp-content/themes/enfold/config-templatebuilder/avia-template-builder/assets/fonts/entypo-fontello-enfold/entypo-fontello-enfold.ttf') format('truetype'),
82		url('https://jcf.gov.jm/wp-content/themes/enfold/config-templatebuilder/avia-template-builder/assets/fonts/entypo-fontello-enfold/entypo-fontello-enfold.svg#entypo-fontello-enfold') format('svg'),
83		url('https://jcf.gov.jm/wp-content/themes/enfold/config-templatebuilder/avia-template-builder/assets/fonts/entypo-fontello-enfold/entypo-fontello-enfold.eot'),
84		url('https://jcf.gov.jm/wp-content/themes/enfold/config-templatebuilder/avia-template-builder/assets/fonts/entypo-fontello-enfold/entypo-fontello-enfold.eot?#iefix') format('embedded-opentype');
85		}
86
87		#top .avia-font-entypo-fontello-enfold, body .avia-font-entypo-fontello-enfold, html body [data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello-enfold']:before{ font-family: 'entypo-fontello-enfold'; }
88		
89		@font-face {font-family: 'entypo-fontello'; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-display: auto;
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91		url('https://jcf.gov.jm/wp-content/themes/enfold/config-templatebuilder/avia-template-builder/assets/fonts/entypo-fontello/entypo-fontello.woff') format('woff'),
92		url('https://jcf.gov.jm/wp-content/themes/enfold/config-templatebuilder/avia-template-builder/assets/fonts/entypo-fontello/entypo-fontello.ttf') format('truetype'),
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94		url('https://jcf.gov.jm/wp-content/themes/enfold/config-templatebuilder/avia-template-builder/assets/fonts/entypo-fontello/entypo-fontello.eot'),
95		url('https://jcf.gov.jm/wp-content/themes/enfold/config-templatebuilder/avia-template-builder/assets/fonts/entypo-fontello/entypo-fontello.eot?#iefix') format('embedded-opentype');
96		}
97
98		#top .avia-font-entypo-fontello, body .avia-font-entypo-fontello, html body [data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello']:before{ font-family: 'entypo-fontello'; }
99		</style>
100<style id='jcf-frame'>/* JCF modern frame — chrome + dropdowns + content polish (wraps Enfold) */
101:root{--jf-bg:#eaeff7;--jf-surface:#fff;--jf-surface3:#edf3fb;--jf-ink:#0b1b33;--jf-ink-soft:#41536e;--jf-line:#d8e2f0;
102 --jf-brand:#0e4c92;--jf-brand-strong:#0a356b;--jf-brand-deep:#071b38;--jf-gold:#b98f2e;--jf-gold-b:#c7a23b;--jf-danger:#c1272d;--jf-good:#1e7f52;
103 --jf-fd:"Helvetica Neue",system-ui,-apple-system,"Segoe UI",Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;
104 --jf-fs:"Iowan Old Style","Palatino Linotype",Palatino,Georgia,serif;--jf-fm:ui-monospace,"SF Mono",Menlo,Consolas,monospace;}
105@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){:root{--jf-surface:#0b1a30;--jf-surface3:#122741;--jf-ink:#e9f0fb;--jf-ink-soft:#a6b8d2;--jf-line:#1c3255;--jf-brand:#2e82e6;--jf-brand-strong:#4c9bff;--jf-brand-deep:#040d1b;--jf-gold:#d8b24a;--jf-gold-b:#e4c266;}}
106
107/* hide Enfold's own chrome */
108#header,#header_main,#header_meta,.av_header_transparency,#footer,#socket,#scroll-top-link{display:none!important}
109.jf-framed #main,.jf-framed .container_wrap{margin-top:0!important}
110.jf-framed #wrap_all{padding-top:0!important}
111
112/* ---- utility bar ---- */
113.jf-util{background:var(--jf-brand-deep);color:#cfe0f5;font-size:.8rem;font-family:var(--jf-fd)}
114.jf-util .in{width:min(100% - 2.4rem,1240px);margin-inline:auto;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;padding:.5rem 0}
115.jf-util a{color:#cfe0f5;text-decoration:none;opacity:.9;transition:.15s}.jf-util a:hover{opacity:1;color:#fff}
116.jf-util .l,.jf-util .r{display:flex;gap:1.1rem;
116align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
117.jf-dot{width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--jf-good);display:inline-block;animation:jfpulse 2.4s infinite}
118@keyframes jfpulse{0%,100%{opacity:1}50%{opacity:.4}}
119
120/* ---- header / nav ---- */
121.jf-head{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:9000;background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--jf-surface) 88%,transparent);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--jf-line)}
122.jf-nav{width:min(100% - 2.4rem,1240px);margin-inline:auto;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.1rem;padding:.5rem 0}
123.jf-brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;text-decoration:none;flex:0 0 auto}
124.jf-brand img{height:46px;width:auto;filter:drop-shadow(0 3px 6px rgba(11,27,51,.28));transition:transform .25s}
125.jf-brand:hover img{transform:scale(1.05) rotate(-2deg)}
126.jf-brand .t strong{display:block;font-family:var(--jf-fd);font-weight:800;font-size:.95rem;color:var(--jf-ink);line-height:1.05}
127.jf-brand .t span{display:block;font-family:var(--jf-fs);font-style:italic;font-size:.7rem;color:var(--jf-ink-soft)}
128.jf-menu{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.05rem;margin-left:auto;flex-wrap:wrap}
129.jf-lnk{position:relative;font-family:var(--jf-fd);font-weight:600;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--jf-ink-soft);text-decoration:none;padding:.5rem .6rem;border-radius:8px;transition:color .15s,background .15s;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.25rem;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;line-height:1}
130.jf-lnk:hover{color:var(--jf-brand);background:var(--jf-surface3)}
131.jf-lnk::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:.6rem;right:.6rem;bottom:.24rem;height:2px;background:var(--jf-brand);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .25s;border-radius:2px}
132.jf-lnk:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
133.jf-item{position:relative}
134.jf-has svg{transition:transform .22s;opacity:.7}
135.jf-item:hover .jf-has svg,.jf-item.tap .jf-has svg{transform:rotate(180deg)}
136/* dropdown */
137.jf-drop{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 7px);left:0;min-width:236px;background:var(--jf-surface);border:1px solid var(--jf-line);border-radius:15px;box-shadow:0 26px 55px -18px rgba(7,27,56,.5);padding:.45rem;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(12px) scale(.98);transform-origin:top left;transition:opacity .22s ease,transform .24s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),visibility .22s;z-index:9500}
138.jf-drop::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-6px;left:22px;width:12px;height:12px;background:var(--jf-surface);border-left:1px solid var(--jf-line);border-top:1px solid var(--jf-line);transform:rotate(45deg)}
139.jf-item:hover>.jf-drop,.jf-item:focus-within>.jf-drop,.jf-item.tap>.jf-drop{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none}
140.jf-drop a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;padding:.56rem .7rem;border-radius:10px;font-family:var(--jf-fd);font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--jf-ink);text-decoration:none;position:relative;transition:background .16s,color .16s,padding .18s}
141.jf-drop a::before{content:"";flex:0 0 auto;width:0;height:2px;background:var(--jf-gold-b);border-radius:2px;transition:width .2s}
142.jf-drop a:hover{background:var(--jf-surface3);color:var(--jf-brand);padding-left:1rem}
143.jf-drop a:hover::before{width:12px}
144.jf-mega>.jf-drop{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:.05rem .5rem;min-width:480px;left:auto;right:0;transform-origin:top right}
145.jf-mega>.jf-drop::before{left:auto;right:22px}
146.jf-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;flex:0 0 auto}
147.jf-btn{position:relative;overflow:hidden;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;font-family:var(--jf-fd);font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;border-radius:999px;padding:.52rem 1.05rem;font-size:.85rem;background:var(--jf-brand);color:#fff;border:none;cursor:pointer;transition:transform .18s,box-shadow .18s}
148.jf-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 10px 22px -8px var(--jf-brand)}
149.jf-btn::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-120%;width:55%;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.55),transparent);transform:skewX(-18deg)}
150.jf-btn:hover::after{animation:jfshine .75s ease}
151@keyframes jfshine{to{left:135%}}
152.jf-burger{display:none;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:11px;border:1px solid var(--jf-line);background:var(--jf-surface);color:var(--jf-ink);align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer}
153.jf-burger svg{width:22px;height:22px}
154/* mobile flyout */
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337	<div class='stretch_full container_wrap alternate_color light_bg_color title_container'><div class='container'><h1 class='main-title entry-title '><a href='https://jcf.gov.jm/frequently-asked-questions/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: FAQs'  itemprop="headline" >FAQs</a></h1><div class="breadcrumb breadcrumbs avia-breadcrumbs"><div class="breadcrumb-trail" ><span class="trail-before"><span class="breadcrumb-title">You are here:</span></span> <span  itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/BreadcrumbList" ><span  itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/ListItem" itemprop="itemListElement" ><a itemprop="url" href="https://jcf.gov.jm" title="Jamaica Constabulary Force" rel="home" class="trail-begin"><span itemprop="name">Home</span></a><span itemprop="position" class="hidden">1</span></span></span> <span class="sep">/</span> <span class="trail-end">FAQs</span></div></div></div></div><div   class='main_color container_wrap_first container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role="main" itemprop="mainContentOfPage"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4983'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jyq6i37p-84993d8dd7a1aaa2e7041119ca9e7e0f '   itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop="text" ><h2 style="text-align: center;">Frequently asked questions</h2>
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340<section class='av_toggle_section av-4w4hgz-e7573e9cc8683796bb9270c50c2fb98a'  itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" ><div role="tablist" class="single_toggle" data-tags="{All} "  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop="headline"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-sli
340de-speed="200" data-title="1. What are the requirements for joining the Jamaica Constabulary Force?" data-title-open="" data-aria_collapsed="Click to expand: 1. What are the requirements for joining the Jamaica Constabulary Force?" data-aria_expanded="Click to collapse: 1. What are the requirements for joining the Jamaica Constabulary Force?">1. What are the requirements for joining the Jamaica Constabulary Force?<span class="toggle_icon"><span class="vert_icon"></span><span class="hor_icon"></span></span></p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop="text" ><div class="row-item col-md-9">
341<p>We want people who are up for a challenge &#8211; physically and mentally &#8211; who want to give back to the community, and who align with our core values.</p>
342<p>Honesty, integrity and professional standards such as cooperation and mutual respect are characteristics we require in our members.</p>
343<p>We are looking for people with:</p>
344<ul class="b-list iconok">
345<li>High Levels of Motivation</li>
346<li>Integrity</li>
347<li>Discipline</li>
348<li>A commitment to working with the community</li>
349</ul>
350<h3 class="lined">Eligibility</h3>
351<p><strong>Age</strong></p>
352<ul class="b-list iconok">
353<li>Between 18-30 years of age</li>
354</ul>
355<p><strong>Height</strong></p>
356<table class="table table-bordered table-striped">
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359<th> </th>
360<th>Male</th>
361<th>Female</th>
362</tr>
363</thead>
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365<tr>
366<td>Height</td>
367<td>Minimum 5feet 7inches</td>
368<td>Minimum 5feet 5inches</td>
369</tr>
370<tr>
371<td>Weight</td>
372<td>Minimum &#8211; 135lbs</td>
373<td>Minimum &#8211; 125lbs</td>
374</tr>
375<tr>
376<td colspan="3">The recruiting officer has the authority to waive the above guidelines based on special circumstances and the applicant.</td>
377</tr>
378</tbody>
379</table>
380<p><strong>Nationality</strong></p>
381<ul class="b-list iconok">
382<li>Be a Jamaican citizen</li>
383</ul>
384<p><strong>Security Vetting / Clearance</strong></p>
385<ul class="b-list iconok">
386<li>All applicants will be thoroughly vetted before and after being accepted into training</li>
387<li>Various sections within the JCF will also be conducting investigations on behalf of the recruiting office</li>
388</ul>
389<p><strong>Physical, Medical and Psychological Requirements</strong></p>
390<ul class="b-list iconok">
391<li>Meet the medical and psychological standards for the Jamaica Constabulary Force</li>
392<li>Be physically fit and healthy and able to undertake the physical requirements of training</li>
393</ul>
394<p><strong>Educational Requirements </strong>Each applicant must produce documentary proof of his/her qualifications. At present the minimum requirements is 4 subjects in:</p>
395<ul class="b-list iconok">
396<li>CXC/CSEC &#8211; at grades 1-3 (grade 3 acceptable after 1998) or</li>
397<li>GCE O’Level &#8211; at grades of A – C or</li>
398<li>SSC &#8211; grades at ranges 4 and 5</li>
399</ul>
400<p>Any other qualifications that are equivalent to the aforementioned and so approved by the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) or University Council of Jamaica (UCJ). Passes must include Mathematics (or a math based subject &#8211; Accounts, Physics or Chemistry) and English Language (mandatory).</p>
401<p>NB: JSC and lower educational qualifications are not accepted. Note also that certification received overseas must be accredited in Jamaica. Applicants are required to obtain the requisite accreditation from the office of the UCJ.</p>
402<p>Applicants who present tertiary level certification (eg. first and or second degrees) are required to sit the entry level exam. Where the applicant possess other qualifications such as certificate or diploma in addition to less than the four subjects required, the recruiting officer may conduct a brief interview with him/her and determine whether based on the transcript of these certification, the candidate may be granted permission to sit the exam.</p>
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405<section class='av_toggle_section av-ppfd5f-1a4835ddbb8d06c5ada268134b5e662b'  itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" ><div role="tablist" class="single_toggle" data-tags="{All} "  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop="headline"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-sli
405de-speed="200" data-title="2.	What is the procedure for joining the JCF?" data-title-open="" data-aria_collapsed="Click to expand: 2.	What is the procedure for joining the JCF?" data-aria_expanded="Click to collapse: 2.	What is the procedure for joining the JCF?">2.	What is the procedure for joining the JCF?<span class="toggle_icon"><span class="vert_icon"></span><span class="hor_icon"></span></span></p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop="text" ><p>The first step in the recruiting process is completing the Online Application Form. Once complete you print and take the completed form to a recruiting center where it will be checked along with supporting documents afer which you mayb be given a date to sit the entrance test.</p>
406<p>The following documents are required when visiting the recruiting office.</p>
407<ul class="b-list iconok">
408<li>Four (4) CXC subjects including English and Maths or person with pass in Accounts or Physics.</li>
409<li>Academic or skills certificate(s)</li>
410<li>Four (4) Passport size photos (stamped and signed by a JP, Police inspector or higher rank)</li>
411<li>Original Birth Certificate and Deed Poll (if applicable)</li>
412<li>National Insurance Scheme (NIS) card</li>
413<li>Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN) Card</li>
414<li><strong>Valid photo ID in the form of National ID, Driver’s Licence or Passport must be presented at all times during the recruiting process</strong></li>
415</ul>
416<p>You may need the following documents during the recruitment process:</p>
417<ul class="b-list iconok">
418<li>Marriage Certificate  (if applicable)</li>
419<li>Divorce Absolute  (if applicable)</li>
420<li>Immunization Card</li>
421<li>Discharge Certificate from previous Government Agencies (where applicable)</li>
422</ul>
423<p>NB. All documents must be originals with photocopies taken for verification and inclusion into your file.</p>
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425<section class='av_toggle_section av-oohuhv-1f9a7215f1fc8f1afbeba0bdbe7f9300'  itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" ><div role="tablist" class="single_toggle" data-tags="{All} "  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop="headline"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed="200" data-title="3. How do I apply for a permit to host an event e.g. a party?" data-title-open="" data-aria_collapsed="Click to expand: 3. How do I apply for a permit to host an event e.g. a party?" data-aria_expanded="Click to collapse: 3. How do I apply for a permit to host an event e.g. a party?">3. How do I apply for a permit to host an event e.g. a party?<span class="toggle_icon"><span class="vert_icon"></span><span class="hor_icon"></span></span></p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop="text" ><p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.01rem; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">The public is being reminded of the following when applying for an entertainment permit.</p>
426<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.01rem; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"> </p>
427<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.01rem; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Submit an application at least 10 clear days before the scheduled event.</p>
428<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.01rem; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Address the application to the superintendent in charge of the division in which the event is to be held.</p>
429<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.01rem; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">3. State the:</p>
430<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.01rem; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">i. Applicant&#8217;s name, address and contact number clearly</p>
431<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.01rem; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">ii. Reason for applying for the permit and the type of event</p>
432<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.01rem; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">iii. Date, time and venue of the event</p>
433<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.01rem; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">iv. Name of the sound employed to play</p>
434<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.01rem; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">v. Name and address of the selector/owner of the sound</p>
435<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.01rem; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">vi. Number of persons expected to attend</p>
436<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.01rem; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"> </p>
437<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.01rem; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Provide JAMMS, JACAP or KSAC certificates.</p>
438<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.01rem; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Supporting documents must be submitted with the application.</p>
439<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.01rem; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">The Superintendent may, upon receipt of an application, grant or refuse to grant permission for the event.</p>
440<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.01rem; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"> </p>
441<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.01rem; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">A person aggrieved by:</p>
442<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.01rem; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">&#8211; A Superintendent&#8217;s refusal to grant;
442 or</p>
443<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.01rem; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">&#8211; Any condition subject to which permission is granted may, within seven days after the date of that decision, appeal in writing to the commissioner of police, who may revoke, vary or confirm such decision subject to such conditions as he or she deems necessary.</p>
444<p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.01rem; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">Where a person playing upon any musical instrument or equipment in the vicinity of any dwelling house, hospital, nursing home, infirmary, hotel or guest house between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., in such a manner capable of causing annoyance or the operator is requested to reduce or discontinue the sound by or on behalf of any person who is affected and fails to comply, the operator shall be guilty of an offence. He shall be liable on conviction in a parish court to a fine of up to $20,000, or in default of payment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months.</p>
445</div></div></div></section>
446<section class='av_toggle_section av-2awv03-ec59b7e7fadc6b56803401f54f9023ab'  itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" ><div role="tablist" class="single_toggle" data-tags="{All} "  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop="headline"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed="200" data-title="4. What should I do if I lose my driver’s licence?" data-title-open="" data-aria_collapsed="Click to expand: 4. What should I do if I lose my driver’s licence?" data-aria_expanded="Click to collapse: 4. What should I do if I lose my driver’s licence?">4. What should I do if I lose my driver’s licence?<span class="toggle_icon"><span class="vert_icon"></span><span class="hor_icon"></span></span></p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop="text" ><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">In the unfortunate event that you have lost your driver&#8217;s licence, you must report the loss to the driver&#8217;s licence section of the tax office of original issue, or a tax office near you. You will be required to present your tax registration number, one recent passport-sized photograph, identification in the form of your passport, or national ID, and any other particulars, such as driver&#8217;s licence number, first issue of licence, copy of receipt as well as your address.</span></p>
447<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"> </p>
448<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">The tax office will then conduct a search of its records of the driver&#8217;s licence. You will be asked to complete the relevant form and pay the appropriate fees. You will be advised to return in five working days, as the application must be submitted to the Island Traffic Authority for approval.</span></p>
449<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"> </p>
450<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Upon return, you will be issued with a substitute driver&#8217;s licence.</span></p>
451<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"> </p>
452<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">For more information you may contact the TAJ Customer Care Centre at 1-888-Tax-Help (829-4357) or visit the <a href="http://www.jamaicatax.gov.jm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: blue;">www.jamaicatax.gov.jm</span></a></span></p>
453</div></div></div></section>
454<section class='av_toggle_section av-khkocz-2b31a103bcfeaf2cb8d0e77f3ab3b38f'  itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" ><div role="tablist" class="single_toggle" data-tags="{All} "  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop="headline"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-sli
454de-speed="200" data-title="5. What should I do if I have a traffic accident?" data-title-open="" data-aria_collapsed="Click to expand: 5. What should I do if I have a traffic accident?" data-aria_expanded="Click to collapse: 5. What should I do if I have a traffic accident?">5. What should I do if I have a traffic accident?<span class="toggle_icon"><span class="vert_icon"></span><span class="hor_icon"></span></span></p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop="text" ><p>Your first action is to stop at the scene, make notes in respect of any tyre marks on the road, positions of the vehicles, take photos if a camera is available and exchange vehicle information and contact details with other driver or drivers.</p>
455<p>These basic actions should be taken once those involved in the collision are able to do so; but, if there are any injuries; it is important that the injured limits his/her movement as this may cause further damage.</p>
456<p>The Police will need the drivers’ licences, and certificates to confirm registration, fitness and insurance details. If the vehicle involved is a public passenger or commercial vehicle, the road licence must be presented.</p>
457<p>It may also be helpful if persons involved in an accident get the name, regulation number and station assigned to the Police Officer who is on the scene of an accident. This information will be needed for the motorist to file a police report.</p>
458</div></div></div></section>
459<section class='av_toggle_section av-iy75dv-400e53ad4eb274a2083a8d39b697fb09'  itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" ><div role="tablist" class="single_toggle" data-tags="{All} "  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop="headline"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed="200" data-title="6. How do I file a missing person’s report?" data-title-open="" data-aria_collapsed="Click to expand: 6. How do I file a missing person’s report?" data-aria_expanded="Click to collapse: 6. How do I file a missing person’s report?">6. How do I file a missing person’s report?<span class="toggle_icon"><span class="vert_icon"></span><span class="hor_icon"></span></span></p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop="text" ><p>Any individual who is absent from his or her place of abode, employment or frequency under any unexplained circumstances and for any unusual time period without reasonable communication is considered missing.</p>
460<ul>
461<li>Take all reasonable and practical steps to ensure that the individual is indeed missing. This may involve making contact with friends, relatives and associates of that person.</li>
462<li>If you are unsuccessful, make a missing person report to the nearest police station <strong>IMMEDIATELY</strong>. Do not wait for 24 hours to elapse before making your report.</li>
463</ul>
464<p>Provide information to the officer taking the report at the station on the following:</p>
465<ul>
466<li>The name of missing person and a recent full size photograph of the person with facial features fully visible. (If you are unable to provide a photograph, then the police will assist you in developing a composite photograph);</li>
467<li>The period the individual went missing and where last seen must be communicated to the investigating officer;</li>
468<li>A vivid description of the person (the height, weight, color of hair, distinguishing marks such as tattoos, scars and birthmarks);</li>
469<li>Give a description of the clothing the missing person was last seen wearing;</li>
470<li>Places frequently visited by this individual and his/her associates;</li>
471<li>Provide a comprehensive statement to the police of the circumstances surrounding the person going missing, and sign to it.</li>
472</ul>
473<p><strong> </strong></p>
474<p><strong>Ways you may help with a missing person investigation</strong></p>
475<ul>
476<li>Be involved in any voluntary search team;</li>
477<li>Assist in the distribution of fliers, stickers, posters or any other community alert activity (flash alert).</li>
478</ul>
479<p>If your missing family member or friend has been located, the following will be required:</p>
480<ul>
481<li>Make a report immediately to the police who will interview the victim and record a written statement.</li>
482<li>Children under state care will remain in the care of the police who will hand over the juvenile to the Child Development Agency.</li>
483</ul>
484<p>The Police will ensure that the returned person will be given emotional support through the Victim Support Unit.</p>
485<p>If you are not satisfied with the missing person investigation, contact the local Station Manager. If you are still not satisfied with the response, then you should have dialogue with the Officer in Charge of Criminal Investigation Branch in your division.</p>
486</div></div></div></section>
487<section class='av_toggle_section av-hvftwj-35e73bbd6ecd840f57d6b38acad3c9ea'  itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" ><div role="tablist" class="single_toggle" data-tags="{All} "  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop="headline"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-sli
487de-speed="200" data-title="7. What should I do when I am stopped by the police?" data-title-open="" data-aria_collapsed="Click to expand: 7. What should I do when I am stopped by the police?" data-aria_expanded="Click to collapse: 7. What should I do when I am stopped by the police?">7. What should I do when I am stopped by the police?<span class="toggle_icon"><span class="vert_icon"></span><span class="hor_icon"></span></span></p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop="text" ><p>If you are stopped by the police, remain in your vehicle with all four windows down and await and comply with <strong>ALL</strong> instructions. Upon the request of the police, you should present the following documents:</p>
488<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Have these documents ready for traffic stops</span></strong></p>
489<ul>
490<li>Drivers Licence</li>
491<li>Road Licence</li>
492<li>Carriers Licence</li>
493<li>Certificate of Insurance</li>
494<li>Registration Certificate and</li>
495<li>Certificate of Fitness.</li>
496</ul>
497<p>In the event the Certificate of Insurance, Certificate of Fitness and Registration Certificate are not available for production you have five days in which to produce them at a Police Station convenient to you.</p>
498<p>NB You MUST produce your Road and Carriers Licence on request.</p>
499<p>[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQmTfiwkrPo[/embedyt]</p>
500<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">When you are stopped under other circumstances</span></strong></p>
501<p>First, remember that innocent persons should have nothing to fear. Remain calm. Show no hostility and do not run. Whether you have committed an offence or not, however frightened you may feel, <strong>DO NOT RUN AWAY. TO DO SO WILL MAKE YOU APPEAR GUILTY EVEN IF YOU ARE INNOCENT OF ANY MISDEED</strong>.</p>
502<p>Next, listen carefully to everything you are told, instructed or ordered to do, as you may be requested to repeat EXACTLY what you were told later, should you have a complaint against the police.</p>
503</div></div></div></section>
504<section class='av_toggle_section av-fakf8z-ea09b86d3f090656806dc20be5ff5a2e'  itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" ><div role="tablist" class="single_toggle" data-tags="{All} "  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-8' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop="headline"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8' data-slide-speed="200" data-title="8. When can the police seize my vehicle?" data-title-open="" data-aria_collapsed="Click to expand: 8. When can the police seize my vehicle?" data-aria_expanded="Click to collapse: 8. When can the police seize my vehicle?">8. When can the police seize my vehicle?<span class="toggle_icon"><span class="vert_icon"></span><span class="hor_icon"></span></span></p><div id='toggle-id-8' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-8' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop="text" ><p>It is lawful for any Constable to seize any motor vehicle or trailer used on any public road under the following circumstances:</p>
505<ul>
506<li>Not being licenced or registered.</li>
507<li>If the Registration Plates or Licence is obscured, or not easily distinguishable.</li>
508<li>If any Registration plate is not affixed or kept affixed.</li>
509<li>Any Public Passenger Vehicles (PPV) or Commercial Motor Carriage (CMC) operating without a Road License or Carriers Licence.</li>
510</ul>
511<p>Vehicles seized under the Road Traffic Act are kept by the police or impounded at the governments&#8217; pound, until the Road Traffic Act is complied with. However, those vehicles seized for operating contrary to the Road Licence must be released by the court. The driver must be summoned (not ticketed) before the court at the earliest possible date.</p>
512<p><strong>Steps to retrieve an impounded vehicle</strong></p>
513<ul>
514<li>Pay removal and storage fee to the wrecking company and Transport Authority respectively;</li>
515<li>Upon payment of these fees, the Transport Authority will give you a document to take to the police station to be endorsed by the senior officer or his designate;</li>
516<li>Once the officer satisfies himself/herself that the necessary fees have been paid, he/she will endorse the document and;</li>
517<li>The endorsed document is then taken back to the Transport Authority and the vehicle released.</li>
518</ul>
519</div></div></div></section>
520<section class='av_toggle_section av-eaawsj-2a46a421b01bda3cefe8b051c52c52bf'  itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" ><div role="tablist" class="single_toggle" data-tags="{All} "  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-9' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop="headline"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9' data-sli
520de-speed="200" data-title="9. What should I expect or do when arrested?" data-title-open="" data-aria_collapsed="Click to expand: 9. What should I expect or do when arrested?" data-aria_expanded="Click to collapse: 9. What should I expect or do when arrested?">9. What should I expect or do when arrested?<span class="toggle_icon"><span class="vert_icon"></span><span class="hor_icon"></span></span></p><div id='toggle-id-9' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-9' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop="text" ><p>If arrested, the arresting officer must tell you the reason(s) for the arrest. Unless you are arrested, you cannot be compelled to accompany the member to a police station or to remain there. Once you have been arrested, the member is entitled to search you; females must be searched by females, who may be a member of the public.</p>
521<p>When taken to a police station we will assist you to make contact with a person of your choice by telephone or other appropriate means. You are entitled to one telephone call.</p>
522<p>Whilst in custody, the police are responsible for your safety and that of your personal belongings. Item(s) connected to the case will be taken from you and recorded as exhibits and subsequently taken before the court.</p>
523<p>You are entitled to observe the documentation of your belongings and exhibits and sign accordingly in the appropriate registers. Entries detailing the belongings must be witnessed by other members of the Constabulary and dated. Personal belongings must be returned to you when you are released.</p>
524<p>You may be seen by visitors during the prescribed visiting hours and your attorney will be able to visit you at any reasonable time. (Each station has its own prescribed visiting hours).</p>
525<p><strong>Bail</strong></p>
526<ul>
527<li>Every person who is charged with an offence is entitled to be granted bail by a Court, a Justice of the Peace or a Police Officer as the case may require;</li>
528<li>The individual who is charged with an offence should not be held in custody for longer than twenty-four hours without the question of bail being considered;</li>
529<li>A person charged with murder, treason or treason felony may be granted bail only by a Resident Magistrate or a Judge;</li>
530<li>Bail should be granted to a defendant who is charged with an offence which is not punishable with imprisonment;</li>
531<li>A person should not be refused bail unless the Police, the Justice of the Peace or the Judge has good reason for doing so.</li>
532</ul>
533<p><strong>Considerations before granting bail</strong></p>
534<p>The Police and the Court takes the following matters listed below into consideration before granting bail:</p>
535<ul>
536<li>The seriousness of the offence, for example, murder, sexual offences and treason;</li>
537<li>The likelihood of the offence being repeated or another offence will be committed if the person is released;</li>
538<li>The accused person&#8217;s character, antecedent, association and community ties;</li>
539<li>Whether he/she was granted bail before and he/she absconded;</li>
540<li>Whether the accused person has a fixed address and can be found;</li>
541<li>Whether the person poses a threat to the community, or to the Witness;</li>
542<li>Whether the individual is safer in custody.</li>
543</ul>
544<p><strong>Payment of money as a condition of bail</strong></p>
545<p>The Bail Act makes provision for the following:</p>
546<ul>
547<li>A Justice of the Peace or a police officer shall not specify an amount in excess of four thousand dollars ($4000.00) as the payment required of any person as a condition of bail.</li>
548<li>A resident Magistrate or Judge is NOT LIMITED as to the amount that he/she may impose as a condition of bail.</li>
549<li>Payment shall be in cash or, if approved by the Court, Justice of the Peace or Police, as the case may be, by manager&#8217;s cheque made out to an account.</li>
550<li>Where bail is granted by a Justice of the Peace or the police, the payment shall be made at a police station to a police officer. The police officer SHALL issue a receipt for the money collected.</li>
551</ul>
552<p>
552Where bail is granted by the Court, the payment shall be made to an Accountant of the Court. The Accountant SHALL issue a receipt for the money collected</p>
553</div></div></div></section>
554<section class='av_toggle_section av-2q2ccj-182f908d0103dc1b4c3452c322eebaf4'  itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" ><div role="tablist" class="single_toggle" data-tags="{All} "  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-10' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop="headline"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10' data-slide-speed="200" data-title="10. How can I obtain a Police Record?" data-title-open="" data-aria_collapsed="Click to expand: 10. How can I obtain a Police Record?" data-aria_expanded="Click to collapse: 10. How can I obtain a Police Record?">10. How can I obtain a Police Record?<span class="toggle_icon"><span class="vert_icon"></span><span class="hor_icon"></span></span></p><div id='toggle-id-10' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-10' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop="text" ><p>Persons who require a Police Record should visit any of the Inland Revenue Department Offices (Tax Office) and pay for the record. The receipt must be in the name of the applicant.</p>
555<p>The fees are:</p>
556<ul>
557<li><strong>JMD $3,000 &ndash; Regular Service (21 working days)</strong></li>
558<li><strong>JMD $6,000 &ndash; Express Service (5 working days)</strong></li>
559<li><strong>JMD $8,000 &ndash; Next Day Service (Temporarily Suspended)</strong></li>
560</ul>
561<p>The receipt and the following documents must then be taken to the Technical Services Division (Criminal Records Office), Shops 8-10 Kingston Mall, Orange Street, Kingston.</p>
562<ul>
563<li>Tax Payer Registration Number (TRN)</li>
564<li>Two passport-sized photographs (should <strong>NOT</strong> be certified or embossed)</li>
565<li>One of the following pieces of <strong>VALID</strong>
565 identification &ndash; passport, national identification card or driver&rsquo;s license</li>
566<li>If the police record is for overseas/travelling purposes, a VALID passport must be presented</li>
567</ul>
568<p><strong>Applications may also be made at the following locations:</strong></p>
569<p>56 Duke Street Kingston Mall (Kingston): 876-224-1011</p>
570<p>Summit Police Station (St. James): 876-224-1012</p>
571<p>Area 2 Police Headquarters Pompano Bay (St. Mary): 876-975-5066</p>
572<p>May Pen (Clarendon): 876-224-1014</p>
573<p><strong>Opening Hours</strong></p>
574<p>Mondays-Thursdays 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.</p>
575<p>Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.</p>
576<p>A letter of authorization must be provided if the police record is to be collected by someone other than the applicant. The bearer must have valid identification.</p>
577<p><strong>FOR OVERSEAS APPLICANTS</strong></p>
578<p>Persons living overseas must submit:</p>
579<ul>
580<li>Fingerprints (signed and stamped by the police or reputable agency in your country of residence. The name of the person taking the fingerprints must be clearly stated on the document</li>
581<li>Two passport-sized photographs (May be signed but NOT embossed)</li>
582<li>Bio-data page of passport (must be certified)</li>
583<li>If sent by FedEx or DHL, a return label must be sent if the document is to be sent back to the receiving destination via the same method</li>
584<li>Bank draft/money order made payable to the <strong>Commissioner of Police</strong></li>
585</ul>
586<p>The fees are:</p>
587<ul>
588<li><strong>JMD $3,000 &ndash; Regular Service (21 working days)</strong></li>
589<li><strong>JMD $6,000 &ndash; Express Service (5 working days)</strong></li>
590<li><strong>JMD $8,000 &ndash; Next Day Service (Temporarily Suspended)</strong></li>
591</ul>
592<p>If the applicant does not have a Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN), payment must be made at the: <strong><em>Jamaica Constabulary Force Finance Branch, Ground Floor, N.C.B North Tower, 2 Oxford Road, Kingston 5</em></strong>. The receipt and documents must then be taken to the Technical Services Division (Criminal Records Office), 56 Duke Street, Kingston.</p>
593<p>If the applicant has a Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN), payment must be made at any Inland Revenue Department (Tax Office) islandwide, and the receipt and documents taken to the Technical Services Division (Criminal Records Office), 56 Duke Street, Kingston.</p>
594<p>A letter of authorization must be provided if the police record is to be collected by someone other than the applicant. The bearer must have valid identification.</p>
595<p><strong>&nbsp;NB: For Police certificates to be used abroad, the passport is the only accepted form of identification</strong></p>
596<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
597</div></div></div></section>
598<section class='av_toggle_section av-cu4p1v-8dec895a825506bd9443e4b552eff17b'  itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" ><div role="tablist" class="single_toggle" data-tags="{All} "  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-11' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop="headline"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11' data-slide-speed="200" data-title="11. What are my rights if my premises is being searched? " data-title-open="" data-aria_collapsed="Click to expand: 11. What are my rights if my premises is being searched? " data-aria_expanded="Click to collapse: 11. What are my rights if my premises is being searched? ">11. What are my rights if my premises is being searched? <span class="toggle_icon"><span class="vert_icon"></span><span class="hor_icon"></span></span></p><div id='toggle-id-11' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-11' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop="text" ><p>You have the right to see and read the search warrant from the police officer requesting the search. If the police are searching for drugs, you have the right to get a copy of the written directive from a Police sergeant or higher officer authorising the search. Otherwise a search is illegal and must not be conducted unless you give permission.</p>
599<p>The police may only search your premises without a warrant, if they are pursuing a suspect or if they have reason to believe that an offence is being, or is about to be, committed on a premises. The officer in charge of the search must compile a list of all vehicles/articles seized and must give you a signed copy. You must follow the officers throughout the search, remaining in the presence of those searching at all times. Remember that refusing entry may make you appear guilty, even when you have nothing to hide.</p>
600<p>The police may use reasonable force if, after they show a warrant, you still refuse entry. A curfew/cardon does not suspend the above rights of the citizen in relation to a dwelling house.</p>
601<p>[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaVko92DeTw[/embedyt]</p>
602</div></div></div></section>
603<section class='av_toggle_section av-10den7-1553f015cbcabe10723ccd1a2336d2d9'  itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" ><div role="tablist" class="single_toggle" data-tags="{All} "  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-12' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop="headline"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12' data-sli
603de-speed="200" data-title="12. What if I am being Questioned/Searched/Arrested? " data-title-open="" data-aria_collapsed="Click to expand: 12. What if I am being Questioned/Searched/Arrested? " data-aria_expanded="Click to collapse: 12. What if I am being Questioned/Searched/Arrested? ">12. What if I am being Questioned/Searched/Arrested? <span class="toggle_icon"><span class="vert_icon"></span><span class="hor_icon"></span></span></p><div id='toggle-id-12' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-12' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop="text" ><p>Clearly, but in a respectful tone, ask the relevant officer any of the following:</p>
604<p>&#8220;Why am I being questioned/searched/apprehended/arrested, Officer?&#8221;</p>
605<p>If you feel that your actions have been misunderstood, say:</p>
606<p>Officer, please let me explain:</p>
607<ul>
608<li>Why I am here </li>
609<li>Why I am holding this&#8230; (money/knife) </li>
610<li>Why I did not respond </li>
611<li>Why I hit the man</li>
612</ul>
613<p>Even if you feel that you have been wrongfully detained and the police officer does not show you the respect that is your right as a citizen, keep calm and continue to show restraint and self control; then make a complaint to the relevant authority.</p>
614</div></div></div></section>
615<section class='av_toggle_section av-90ex43-e9c38c9d09bddbedabaea7d6e890c701'  itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" ><div role="tablist" class="single_toggle" data-tags="{All} "  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-13' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop="headline"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13' data-slide-speed="200" data-title="13. What should I do if I am being charged? " data-title-open="" data-aria_collapsed="Click to expand: 13. What should I do if I am being charged? " data-aria_expanded="Click to collapse: 13. What should I do if I am being charged? ">13. What should I do if I am being charged? <span class="toggle_icon"><span class="vert_icon"></span><span class="hor_icon"></span></span></p><div id='toggle-id-13' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-13' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop="text" ><p>Co-operate; do not become aggressive, violent or offensive. Keep a mental note of everything that happens. You may have to take action against the officer(s) later, and you will need to say exactly how you were treated.</p>
616<p>Remember:</p>
617<ul>
618<li>You have the right to refuse to answer questions until your lawyer is present</li>
619<li>If you are carried away in a police vehicle, ask a friend or by stander to take down the licence number of the vehicle and tell your family. You also make a not of it</li>
620<li>Try to get name, rank and badge number of at least one officer who is removing you and remember them.  The badge number is worn above the right shirt pocket. You should only be taken to a police station or police lock-up or, if injured, to the hospital. Ask for a phone-call or to send a message/note right away; keep asking until you reach someone. Say what has occured and where you are</li>
621</ul>
622</div></div></div></section>
623<section class='av_toggle_section av-rhekz-0db98163a8667dbef56901f937704d02'  itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" ><div role="tablist" class="single_toggle" data-tags="{All} "  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-14' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-14' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop="headline"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-14' data-slide-speed="200" data-title="14. When and how may I demonstrate?" data-title-open="" data-aria_collapsed="Click to expand: 14. When and how may I demonstrate?" data-aria_expanded="Click to collapse: 14. When and how may I demonstrate?">14. When and how may I demonstrate?<span class="toggle_icon"><span class="vert_icon"></span><span class="hor_icon"></span></span></p><div id='toggle-id-14' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-14' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop="text" ><p>You have the right to march and demonstrate peacefully, provided that</p>
624<ul>
625<li>You apply for and obtain permission from the officer in charge of the area in which the march or demonstration is to take place</li>
626<li>You do not march at night (6p.m. &#8211; 6a.m.)</li>
627<li>You do not block the road or stop people from going about their lawful business. Persons can be prosecuted for blocking the roads as well as for aiding and abetting others in doing so</li>
628<li>No fire is lit or weapons or missiles (including acid) taken to the scene of the demonstration by any persons involved</li>
629<li>No abusive, threatening or scandalous words are used against the police or any other person(s).</li>
630</ul>
631</div></div></div></section>
632<section class='av_toggle_section av-5crjtv-1b7d9905fa46291d5c76055bf7f4229a'  itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" ><div role="tablist" class="single_toggle" data-tags="{All} "  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-15' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-15' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop="headline"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-15' data-sli
632de-speed="200" data-title="15. My passport is lost/stolen/damaged, what do I do?" data-title-open="" data-aria_collapsed="Click to expand: 15. My passport is lost/stolen/damaged, what do I do?" data-aria_expanded="Click to collapse: 15. My passport is lost/stolen/damaged, what do I do?">15. My passport is lost/stolen/damaged, what do I do?<span class="toggle_icon"><span class="vert_icon"></span><span class="hor_icon"></span></span></p><div id='toggle-id-15' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-15' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop="text" ><h3>Reporting a lost or stolen passport </h3>
633<p>If your passport goes missing by any means a formal report should be made to the nearest Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Location, the Police or in the case of persons overseas the nearest Jamaican Consulate/Mission and the Police as well. This is extremely important to assist PICA in safeguarding your identity and is the first step in getting a replacement passport. You will be required to make a report at the nearest police station to where the incident occurred. Please note that exhaustive enquiries will be made before a replacement passport is issued. If you need to travel urgently please contact PICA’s Customer Services Unit for further information.</p>
634<h3>Damaged Passports </h3>
635<p>Damaged passports must be presented to PICA’s Customer Service for examination and advice before further use. It is a breach of the Passport Act if a passport is wilfully damaged or mutilated, therefore additional investigations may be carried out to determine how the damage occurred.</p>
636</div></div></div></section>
637<section class='av_toggle_section av-4205z7-faf9e75438a75fa3869dd24566c247a0'  itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" ><div role="tablist" class="single_toggle" data-tags="{All} "  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-16' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-16' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop="headline"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-16' data-slide-speed="200" data-title="16. Do Police officers intervene in domestic violence situations?" data-title-open="" data-aria_collapsed="Click to expand: 16. Do Police officers intervene in domestic violence situations?" data-aria_expanded="Click to collapse: 16. Do Police officers intervene in domestic violence situations?">16. Do Police officers intervene in domestic violence situations?<span class="toggle_icon"><span class="vert_icon"></span><span class="hor_icon"></span></span></p><div id='toggle-id-16' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-16' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop="text" ><p>[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nNSBHWmSZY[/embedyt]</p>
638</div></div></div></section>
639<section class='av_toggle_section av-30hn5f-de8be624c36fa9cb1ed01fc806e5bd73'  itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" ><div role="tablist" class="single_toggle" data-tags="{All} "  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-17' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-17' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop="headline"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-17' data-sli
639de-speed="200" data-title="17. Dealing with minors in conflict with the law" data-title-open="" data-aria_collapsed="Click to expand: 17. Dealing with minors in conflict with the law" data-aria_expanded="Click to collapse: 17. Dealing with minors in conflict with the law">17. Dealing with minors in conflict with the law<span class="toggle_icon"><span class="vert_icon"></span><span class="hor_icon"></span></span></p><div id='toggle-id-17' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-17' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop="text" ><p>[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo2n-qpk24E[/embedyt]</p>
640</div></div></div></section>
641<section class='av_toggle_section av-2p24c3-7e5b2cde5bc442ba566ba3480eafc4e5'  itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://schema.org/CreativeWork" ><div role="tablist" class="single_toggle" data-tags="{All} "  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-18' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-18' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop="headline"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-18' data-slide-speed="200" data-title="18. How to apply for expungement of criminal records" data-title-open="" data-aria_collapsed="Click to expand: 18. How to apply for expungement of criminal records" data-aria_expanded="Click to collapse: 18. How to apply for expungement of criminal records">18. How to apply for expungement of criminal records<span class="toggle_icon"><span class="vert_icon"></span><span class="hor_icon"></span></span></p><div id='toggle-id-18' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-18' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop="text" ><h1 id="page-title" class="title" style="margin: 0.4em 0px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; font-weight: normal; line-height: 2.5385; color: #003365; font-family: 'Ubuntu Condensed', sans-serif;">What is Expungement?</h1>
642<div class="region region-content" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;">
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649<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;"><a style="margin: 0px; color: #127db9; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none;" href="https://moj.gov.jm/sites/default/files/pdf/PROCEDURE%20TO%20APPLY%20FOR%20EXPUNGEMENT.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Procedure to Apply for Expungement</a></p>
650<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">The applicant is required to complete an <a style="margin: 0px; color: #127db9; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none;" href="https://moj.gov.jm/sites/default/files/pdf/Expungement_form.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Application Form</a> in duplicate <em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">(</em><a style="margin: 0px; color: #127db9; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none;" href="https://moj.gov.jm/sites/default/files/pdf/Expungement_form.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">application forms</em></a> <em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">are available online or at the Customer Service Desk, </em><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Ministry of Justice, </em> <em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
65061 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 10.</em></span></p>
651<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;"><a style="margin: 0px; color: #127db9; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none;" href="https://moj.gov.jm/sites/default/files/pdf/Expungement_form.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Download Expungement Application form here  </a><a href="https://moj.gov.jm/sites/default/files/pdf/Expungement_form.pdf">https://moj.gov.jm/sites/default/files/pdf/Expungement_form.pdf</a></p>
652<h1 style="margin: 10px 0px 6px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 26px; vertical-align: baseline; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; color: #222222; font-family: 'Ubuntu Condensed', sans-serif;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Expungement of Criminal Records</strong></h1>
653<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">Expungement is essentially having a conviction removed from one’s criminal/police record after a specific period of time has elapsed and after certain requirements have been met.</p>
654<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">The Statute which authorises the expungement of Criminal Records is the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Act, 1988.</p>
655<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">The principle underlying this provision is that a person who has made a sincere and successful attempt to be law abiding should be given the opportunity to start afresh without being haunted by his/ her unfortunate past.</p>
656<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">In order to qualify for expungement, two essential conditions must be satisfied:</p>
657<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">1. The offence in question must be one which attracts a non-custodial sentence or sentence of imprisonment not exceeding five years; and</p>
658<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">2. The person in question must not have had any other convictions during a specified period of time referred to as the “Rehabilitation Period.”</p>
659<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">Specified OFFENCES under schedule of the criminal records (rehabilitation of offenders) act are not eligible of being expunged</p>
660<h2 style="margin: 8px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.2; color: #0066ff; font-family: 'Ubuntu Condensed', sans-serif;">What is the Rehabilitation Period?</h2>
661<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">The Rehabilitation Period is simply the period that a person must wait before an application can be made for the expungement of a conviction. This Period varies according to the sentence imposed by the Court and ranges from a minimum of three years for non-custodial sentences to a maximum of ten years for custodial sentences. The Rehabilitation Period is calculated from the date of the expiration of the term of imprisonment in the case of custodial sentences, and in other cases upon the satisfaction of the Court’s sentence.</p>
662<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">An offender cannot apply for an expungement until the relevant Rehabilitation Period has expired. The sentence imposed by the C
662ourt will determine the Rehabilitation Period that must elapse. (See the table below for the applicable rehabilitation periods.)</p>
663<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">It is important to note that where an offender is convicted of certain offences during the rehabilitation period, the record may become ineligible for expungement.</p>
664<h3 style="margin: 5px 0px 4px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.2; font-family: 'Ubuntu Condensed', sans-serif; color: #1e69b5;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Rehabilitation Periods for persons eighteen years and older</strong></h3>
665<table style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; border-collapse: collapse; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 11px; vertical-align: baseline; border-spacing: 0px; width: 949px; background: #dedddd;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
666<tbody style="margin: 0px; border: 0px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
667<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: middle;">
668<td style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; border-image: initial; outline: 0px; font-size: 11px; vertical-align: middle; background: #f7f7f7; width: 160px; border-color: initial #e8e6e6 #e8e6e6 initial; border-style: initial solid solid initial;">
669<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sentence</strong></p>
670</td>
671<td style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; border-image: initial; outline: 0px; font-size: 11px; vertical-align: middle; background: #f7f7f7; width: 160px; border-color: initial #e8e6e6 #e8e6e6 initial; border-style: initial solid solid initial;">
672<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Spent</strong></p>
673</td>
674</tr>
675<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: middle;">
676<td style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; border-image: initial; outline: 0px; font-size: 11px; vertical-align: middle; background: #f7f7f7; width: 160px; border-color: initial #e8e6e6 #e8e6e6 initial; border-style: initial solid solid initial;">
677<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">Where the sentence imposed does not include imprisonment </p>
678</td>
679<td style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; border-image: initial; outline: 0px; font-size: 11px; vertical-align: middle; background: #f7f7f7; width: 160px; border-color: initial #e8e6e6 #e8e6e6 initial; border-style: initial solid solid initial;">
680<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">Three years (3)</p>
681</td>
682</tr>
683<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: middle;">
684<td style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; border-image: initial; outline: 0px; font-size: 11px; vertical-align: middle; background: #f7f7f7; width: 160px; border-color: initial #e8e6e6 #e8e6e6 initial; border-style: initial solid solid initial;">
685<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">Where sentence imposed is imprisonment not exceeding six months</p>
686</td>
687<td style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; border-image: initial; outline: 0px; font-size: 11px; vertical-align: middle; background: #f7f7f7; width: 160px; border-color: initial #e8e6e6 #e8e6e6 initial; border-style: initial solid solid initial;">
688<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">Five years (5)</p>
689</td>
690</tr>
691<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: middle;">
692<td style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; border-image: initial; outline: 0px; font-size: 11px; vertical-align: middle; background: #f7f7f7; width: 160px; border-color: initial #e8e6e6 #e8e6e6 initial; border-style: initial solid solid initial;">
693<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">Where sentence imposed is imprisonment for more than six months but not exceeding  36 months</p>
694</td>
695<td style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; border-image: initial; outline: 0px; font-size: 11px; vertical-align: middle; background: #f7f7f7; width: 160px; border-color: initial #e8e6e6 #e8e6e6 initial; border-style: initial solid solid initial;">
696<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">Seven years (7)</p>
697</td>
698</tr>
699<tr style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: middle;">
700<td style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; border-image: initial; outline: 0px; font-size: 11px; vertical-align: middle; background: #f7f7f7; width: 160px; border-color: initial #e8e6e6 #e8e6e6 initial; border-style: initial solid solid initial;">
701<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">Where sentence imposed is imprisonment for more than 36 months but not exceeding 5 years</p>
702</td>
703<td style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 4px; border-width: 0px 1px 1px 0px; border-image: initial; outline: 0px; font-size: 11px; vertical-align: middle; background: #f7f7f7; width: 160px; border-color: initial #e8e6e6 #e8e6e6 initial; border-style: initial solid solid initial;">
704<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">Ten years (10)</p>
705</td>
706</tr>
707</tbody>
708</table>
709<h3 style="margin: 5px 0px 4px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.2; font-family: 'Ubuntu Condensed', sans-serif; color: #1e69b5;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Rehabilitation of Offender under the age of 18 years</strong></h3>
710<table style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; border-collapse: collapse; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 11px; vertical-align: baseline; border-spacing: 0px; width: 949px; background: #dedddd;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
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733<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">Thirty (30) months</p>
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738<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">Where sentence imposed is imprisonment for more than six months but not exceeding  36 months</p>
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741<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">Forty-two (42) months</p>
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746<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">Where sentence imposed is imprisonment for more than 36 months but not exceeding 5 years</p>
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749<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">Five  years (5)</p>
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756<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">An applicant must visit the Customer Service Desk at the Ministry of Justice, 61 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 10 and request an application form which should be completed in duplicate or visit the MOJ’s website at  <a style="margin: 0px; color: #127db9; outline: none; text-decoration-line: none;" href="http://www.moj.gov.jm/">www.moj.gov.jm</a> and download an application form.<br style="margin: 0px;" /> </li>
757<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">An applicant must have his/her fingerprints taken. This can be done at the Criminal Records Office located at 34 Duke Street, Kingston, Summit Police Station (St. James), May Pen Police Station (Clarendon) and Area 2 Police Headquarters, Pompano Bay (St. Mary).<br style="margin: 0px;" /> </li>
758<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">An applicant must submit the completed application forms which should include the names, addresses and contact numbers of  two (2) Referees (the Referees should not be family members) and two (2) other persons (who can be contacted on the applicant&#8217;s behalf). The applicant should also submit their fingerprints impression, receipt for fingerprint search, two (2) letters of recommendation (from the Referees) and other supporting documentation to the Customer Service Representative at the Ministry of Justice.</li>
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760<h2 style="margin: 8px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.2; color: #0066ff; font-family: 'Ubuntu Condensed', sans-serif;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Expungement process</strong></h2>
761<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><u style="margin: 0px;">Step 1</u></strong></p>
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763Upon receipt of the two (2) application forms along with the supporting documents, a Police Report will be requested from the Criminal Records Office.</li>
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765<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><u style="margin: 0px;">Step 2</u></strong></p>
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767<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Upon receipt of the Police Report, a review of the application will be made by the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Board and a decision taken.  The applicant will then be advised of the decision in writing. If an applicant requires a<strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <u style="margin: 0px;">CLEAN POLICE RECORD</u></strong> after his/her criminal record has been expunged by the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Board, he/she <strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><u style="margin: 0px;">MUST PAY</u> </strong>for this service which is provided by the Criminal Records Office.</li>
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769<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Processing Period</strong></p>
770<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">Criminal Records may take at least one year to be expunged.</p>
771<h3 style="margin: 5px 0px 4px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.2; font-family: 'Ubuntu Condensed', sans-serif; color: #1e69b5;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Appeal</strong></h3>
772<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">If an individual’s application is rejected, he/she may re-apply to the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) Board after two years from the date of rejection. If the second application is also rejected, the individual may appeal to the Minister of Justice within sixty days from the date of the second rejection.</p>
773<h2 style="margin: 8px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.2; color: #0066ff; font-family: 'Ubuntu Condensed', sans-serif;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><u style="margin: 0px;">Benefits of Expungement</u></strong></h2>
774<h3 style="margin: 5px 0px 4px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.2; font-family: 'Ubuntu Condensed', sans-serif; color: #1e69b5;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Getting a Job</strong></h3>
775<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">The most valuable benefit of expunging your criminal record is that it can assist you in getting a better job, securing a promotion, or holding the job you currently have. Nearly every employer does a background check before hiring a job applicant. The check reveals applicant´s records of arrests, convictions and probation status. Having a criminal record is in most cases unfavourable.  But a person whose conviction is expunged can erase the conviction from his/her record.</p>
776<h3 style="margin: 5px 0px 4px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.2; font-family: 'Ubuntu Condensed', sans-serif; color: #1e69b5;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Personal Satisfaction and Peace of Mind</strong></h3>
777<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">Although there are many other reasons why expunging your criminal record 
777is definitely to your advantage, the most important one might be your own peace of mind. While you have that mark on your record, it’s hard to feel truly free and rehabilitated. When you clear your record you have a clean slate. Even if you’ve completed your punishment for the offence, it’s sometimes hard to feel like it’s completely behind you while your criminal record is still in the public domain.</p>
778<h3 style="margin: 5px 0px 4px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.2; font-family: 'Ubuntu Condensed', sans-serif; color: #1e69b5;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Getting a Loan</strong></h3>
779<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">Some loan agencies or banks may practice policies based on the assumption that a criminal conviction is an indication that someone is less likely to meet his/her financial obligations. That means you may be facing prohibitive interest rates or be unable to get a loan at all. The impact of which may include difficulties in buying a car, a home, or paying for an education. Combine that with the difficulty in getting a job and you could be in a very tough situation.</p>
780<p style="margin: 0px 0px 2px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; line-height: 20px;">Expungement of a criminal conviction is an excellent way for you to put the past behind you and close a chapter on a past mistake. It can provide you with a clean slate, piece of mind, and the freedom to pursue career opportunities and access services that may not have been available with a criminal record.</p>
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