Three years of training in investigations (continuous or not) within the six years before applying, in a licensed private investigation office under the direct supervision of the office manager, or in another setting recognised by the committee; the committee may waive this in special cases. An office licence needs five years as a licensed investigator.
Exam
Yes
Training
Registered trainee period (התאמנות) under the Private Investigators and Security Services (Registration of Trainees and Supervision of Training) Regulations, 1972; licensing exam in Israeli law and professional ethics, pass mark 60, which can be taken after at least 18 months of training (sittings in June and December).
Processing time
Publication of the applicant's name for objections takes two months (Ministry of Justice)
Renewal
Licences are valid for one year and renewed each year on payment of the annual fee, unless the committee finds the holder no longer meets a licensing condition.
Recording calls
One-party consent
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