Applying for a VOG while a criminal case is pending

Criminal Law in the Netherlands.

You apply for a Certificate of Good Conduct while a criminal case is ongoing. An open case may be relevant to the assessment. No final judgment does not automatically mean that the application will be granted.

View for which position or activity the Certificate of Good Conduct is required and which screening profile has been used. Discuss incorrect job information. The concrete activities may be important for the assessment.

Collect reliable information about the status of the criminal case. Suspicion, dismissal, acquittal and conviction are different situations. Report changes with the correct documents.

Discuss which personal circumstances and documents are relevant. Explain how these relate to the position and the assessment. Just a general recommendation does not give the whole picture.

An intention to refuse is different from a final refusal. Check which letter you have received and which response and deadline are mentioned. Do not wait for the end of the criminal case.

Record who prepares an opinion or other legal remedy. Save the submitted documents and confirmation of receipt. A request for explanation is not automatically the required formal response.

Read the full explanation on the Criminal Law in the Netherlands website.