The information system stores photographs of detained and arrested persons and persons sentenced to imprisonment (facial front view, right profile, left half-profile, full-size photograph of the person), as well as photographs of tattoos and other special features.

Who provides the information for inclusion in the information system?

Valsts policijas iestādes;

Drošības policijas iestādes;

Ieslodzījuma vietu pārvaldes iestādes.

How is information provided for inclusion in the information system?

The information is included in the register in the online data transmission mode and in the automated data exchange mode.

How can I receive information from the information system?

Information from the register can be received online or upon written request.

Who can receive information from the information system?

Information may be received by investigative bodies, subjects of operational activities, national security authorities and prosecutor's offices.

Legal basis

Cabinet Regulations of 02.10.2012 No. 673 “Regulations Regarding the Register of Criminalistic Characterisation and Photographs of Persons”.