Third country nationals and stateless persons (TCN) to supplement and support the European Criminal Records Information System (ECRIS-TCN system)

This procedure aims to create a centralized system to identify which EU Member States hold criminal conviction data for non-EU citizens and stateless persons. By supplementing the existing European Criminal Records Information System, it helps law enforcement and judicial authorities quickly locate relevant criminal records across borders.

This will primarily affect non-EU nationals and stateless persons. It streamlines how EU authorities exchange criminal justice information, improving security and the efficiency of judicial cooperation.