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Criminal Conviction Check

Criminal Conviction Check

Securing a search of your own criminal record via The 3rd Degree is a fast and efficient way to obtain your criminal history background for employment or other purposes.  

By utilising our online services, we establish your identity and then provide you with a New Zealand Criminal Record Check for your use.

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Easy and Fast

The process is fast, simple and online.

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Fully Detailed

The report covers complete criminal conviction history.

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Confidential

You are notified when your report is available to download.

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Secure

As the source is the Ministry of Justice, this suits most purposes.

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Documentation

  1. Private and confidential
  2. The documents are trusted by Government and Authorities, and Employers.
  3. 100% Digital, paperless and online
  4. The 3rd Degree sources this information directly from the Ministry of Justice.  You will be receiving complete and accurate information of Criminal History Prior Convictions, if any.
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Main Reasons to use The 3rd Degree

  1. Saves Time
  2. Paperless
  3. Secure
  4. Confidential
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Security

Our systems are encrypted – only you receive the information.

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Time frames

Typically you will receive the information within three to four days.

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Disputed

In the event that you wish to dispute any matter, you would contact the Ministry of Justice/Criminal Records on 0800 268 787.

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What is the cost of obtaining a Criminal Record Check?

A New Zealand Criminal Record Check is $60.00, inclusive of GST

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. A Criminal Record Check, often referred to as a Criminal Conviction History (CCH) is a history of your criminal and traffic convictions in New Zealand, held on the Ministry of Justice computer system.
  2. A Criminal Record Check is commonly used for Employment Purposes or appointing individuals into a position of trust.
  3. Whilst often referred to as a Police Check, in reality it is a Ministry of Justice database check and record.

A Criminal Record Check is the most common type of check for most job situations.  They are often referred to as Criminal Conviction History Checks (CCH), Police Checks or Police Records.

  1. You request a Criminal Check, whether or not you are in New Zealand or outside, online via The 3rd Degree.  The ordering process is 100% digital and paperless.
  2. Your history is documented and then provided within a few days
  3. If you need further assistance contact us at:  info@the3rddegree.co.nz

For a New Zealand check, you can order this through The 3rd Degree by ordering a Criminal Record Check.  The process takes a few days and will be returned to you via your account with The 3rd Degree.

In New Zealand this is not limited for a defined period.  All convictions are disclosed, other than those that are covered by the Clean Slate Act.

  1. Police Vetting is limited to individuals that are working within childcare, either as paid employees or volunteers, covered by the Childcare Act 2014.
  2. Whereas the Criminal Record Check information is provided by the Ministry of Justice and is limited by the Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004.

Typically three to four days.

A New Zealand Criminal Record Check is $60.00, inclusive of GST

A Criminal Record Check is relevant for that point in time as there is no formal period of validity.   However, some organisations would require that it be no longer than 6 months old.

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Be Informed of the Applicant’s background

It is helpful for an individual to see his or her own criminal check, at the same time it helps a prospective employer understand the individual's history in order to positively mitigate risks together.

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