Removing an INTERPOL Green Notice
Lawyers successfully removed an outdated INTERPOL Green Notice associated with a client after filing a formal request and presenting legal arguments to the INTERPOL File Control Commission.
Case Overview
A dual citizen of Costa Rica and another country sought legal assistance to remove an INTERPOL Green Notice that continued to cause issues at customs despite having his criminal record expunged five years ago.
The client had served two years of probation for an incident that did not result in a conviction. During that time, he notified his probation officer before traveling to Costa Rica, and there was a possibility that a notice was issued during the reporting process. Even though his record is now fully cleared, every time he travels to Costa Rica, he encounters delays at customs due to the Green Notice linked to his name. While Costa Rica cannot deny him entry as a citizen, he is concerned that other countries might refuse entry or detain him based on the outdated notice. Seeking to restore full freedom of movement, he requested legal guidance on removing the INTERPOL Green Notice.
Addressing Outdated INTERPOL Green Notices
Our legal team conducted a thorough investigation and legal review to determine the best course of action, including:
- Confirming the existence of the Green Notice and identifying the originating country that requested it.
- Assessing whether the notice was still valid under INTERPOL’s rules, considering that the client’s criminal record had been expunged and no conviction had ever been issued.
- Filing a formal request with INTERPOL’s Commission for the Control of Files (CCF) to challenge the notice, arguing that it no longer met INTERPOL’s legal standards.
- Communicating with Costa Rican authorities to ensure that their system was updated to reflect the expungement.
- Providing the client with legal strategies in case he faced further difficulties while traveling.
Result
After filing the request with INTERPOL and presenting strong legal arguments, the Green Notice was successfully removed from the client’s record. As a result, he was able to travel freely without further issues at customs.
This case highlights the importance of challenging outdated INTERPOL notices, especially when they conflict with expungement laws and continue to cause unnecessary restrictions on personal freedom. Our firm remains committed to helping individuals remove wrongful or outdated INTERPOL notices and regain full mobility.
