What happens to a Silver Notice if the underlying criminal case in the requesting country is dismissed?

Dismissal of the underlying case does not automatically delete the Silver Notice. The requesting state’s National Central Bureau must formally request withdrawal, which often requires active follow-up. In practice, notices linked to closed cases may remain in Interpol’s database for some time due to administrative delays. If the requesting state fails to act, a CCF challenge becomes necessary to compel deletion. Documentary proof of the dismissal — certified court orders, prosecutorial withdrawal notices — significantly strengthens the challenge and can accelerate the CCF’s decision to order removal.