Criminal Records & Record Suspensions - Revision history

Drew Jackson at 23:02, 6 November 2023

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	Information about a person found guilty of a crime is kept in their '''criminal record'''. Learn about criminal records, including how to apply for a '''record suspension''' (formerly a pardon).		Information about a person found guilty of a crime is kept in their '''criminal record'''. Learn about criminal records, including how to apply for a '''record suspension''' (formerly a pardon).

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Common questions

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	No. You can apply directly to the Parole Board for a record suspension. The Parole Board won’t give you preferred treatment if you use a lawyer or specialized company. If you hire a lawyer or specialized company, you’ll have to pay for their services.		No. You can apply directly to the Parole Board for a record suspension. The Parole Board won’t give you preferred treatment if you use a lawyer or specialized company. If you hire a lawyer or specialized company, you’ll have to pay for their services.

			===Can the Parole Board cancel a record suspension?===
	====Can the Parole Board cancel a record suspension?====
	Yes. The Parole Board can cancel a criminal record suspension in these situations:		Yes. The Parole Board can cancel a criminal record suspension in these situations:

Elena Renderos at 06:22, 30 September 2023

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Elena Renderos at 06:12, 30 September 2023

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	Information about a person found guilty of a crime is kept in their '''criminal record'''. Learn about criminal records, including how to apply for a '''record suspension''' (formerly a pardon).		Information about a person found guilty of a crime is kept in their '''criminal record'''. Learn about criminal records, including how to apply for a '''record suspension''' (formerly a pardon).

Elena Renderos: /* A “record suspension” limits access to your criminal record */

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A “record suspension” limits access to your criminal record

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	For discharges before 1992, you must make a written request to remove the discharge. [http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/managing-criminal-records Visit rcmp.gc.ca for a form] to request a discharge be purged from RCMP records.		For discharges before 1992, you must make a written request to remove the discharge. [http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/managing-criminal-records Visit rcmp.gc.ca for a form] to request a discharge be purged from RCMP records.

	===A ~~“record suspension”~~ limits access to your criminal record===		===A record suspension limits access to your criminal record===
	If you’re found guilty of a crime, your criminal record doesn’t disappear, even after many years.		If you’re found guilty of a crime, your criminal record doesn’t disappear, even after many years.

Elena Renderos at 02:53, 16 September 2020

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	Information about a person found guilty of a crime is kept in their criminal record. Learn about criminal records, including how to apply for a record suspension (formerly a pardon).		Information about a person found guilty of a crime is kept in their '''criminal record'''. Learn about criminal records, including how to apply for a '''record suspension''' (formerly a pardon).

	==What you should know==		==What you should know==

Elena Renderos at 02:52, 16 September 2020

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Drew Jackson: Drew Jackson moved page Criminal Records and Record Suspensions (No. 205) to Criminal Records & Record Suspensions: Removing recording numbers from page names

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Drew Jackson moved page Criminal Records and Record Suspensions (No. 205) to Criminal Records & Record Suspensions: Removing recording numbers from page names

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Drew Jackson at 20:41, 25 March 2019

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	Information about a person found guilty of a crime is kept in their criminal record. Learn about criminal records, including how to apply for a record suspension (formerly a pardon).		Information about a person found guilty of a crime is kept in their '''criminal record'''. Learn about criminal records, including how to apply for a '''record suspension''' (formerly a pardon).

	==Understand your legal rights==		==Understand your legal rights==
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	*The person lied or hid information when applying for the record suspension.		*The person lied or hid information when applying for the record suspension.


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	Information about a person found guilty of a crime is kept in their criminal record. Learn about criminal records, including how to apply for a record suspension (formerly a pardon).		Information about a person found guilty of a crime is kept in their criminal record. Learn about criminal records, including how to apply for a record suspension (formerly a pardon).

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	If you’ve been charged with a crime, you can avoid a criminal record by having your case dealt with through “'''alternative measures'''” (also called '''diversion'''). You might be eligible for diversion if the charge against you is minor, you have no criminal history, you accept responsibility for the crime, and you feel sorry about what you’ve done.		If you’ve been charged with a crime, you can avoid a criminal record by having your case dealt with through “'''alternative measures'''” (also called '''diversion'''). You might be eligible for diversion if the charge against you is minor, you have no criminal history, you accept responsibility for the crime, and you feel sorry about what you’ve done.

	If you are accepted into diversion, you follow a program set out for you that may include community service work or counselling. If you complete the diversion program, the criminal charge is '''stayed''' (meaning the Crown won’t go ahead with the charge against you). This means you won’t get a criminal record. For more, see our information on [[Pleading Guilty to a Criminal Charge (~~Script~~ 212)\|pleading guilty to a criminal charge (no. 212)]].		If you are accepted into diversion, you follow a program set out for you that may include community service work or counselling. If you complete the diversion program, the criminal charge is '''stayed''' (meaning the Crown won’t go ahead with the charge against you). This means you won’t get a criminal record. For more, see our information on [[Pleading Guilty to a Criminal Charge (No. 212)\|pleading guilty to a criminal charge (no. 212)]].
			Pleading Guilty to a Criminal Charge (No. 212)
	===A record of a discharge is temporarily on your record===		===A record of a discharge is temporarily on your record===
	A judge may find you guilty of a crime but '''discharge''' you instead of convicting you. An “absolute discharge” means your criminal record won’t show a conviction. A “conditional discharge” means your record won’t show a conviction if you meet conditions the judge sets.		A judge may find you guilty of a crime but '''discharge''' you instead of convicting you. An “absolute discharge” means your criminal record won’t show a conviction. A “conditional discharge” means your record won’t show a conviction if you meet conditions the judge sets.
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	*The person lied or hid information when applying for the record suspension.		*The person lied or hid information when applying for the record suspension.



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	'''The above was last reviewed for accuracy by [http://www.vancitydefence.com/our-people/jordan-allingham/ Jordan Allingham], Ferguson Allingham and [https://www.paulbriggslawyer.com/blank-3 Paul Briggs], Paul Briggs Law.'''

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	Information about a person found guilty of a crime is kept in their '''criminal record'''. Learn about criminal records, including how to apply for a '''record suspension''' (formerly a pardon).		Information about a person found guilty of a crime is kept in their '''criminal record'''. Learn about criminal records, including how to apply for a '''record suspension''' (formerly a pardon).

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	If you’ve been charged with a crime, you can avoid a criminal record by having your case dealt with through '''alternative measures''' (also called '''diversion'''). You might be eligible for diversion if the charge against you is minor, you have no criminal history, you accept responsibility for the crime, and you feel sorry about what you’ve done.		If you’ve been charged with a crime, you can avoid a criminal record by having your case dealt with through '''alternative measures''' (also called '''diversion'''). You might be eligible for diversion if the charge against you is minor, you have no criminal history, you accept responsibility for the crime, and you feel sorry about what you’ve done.

	If you are accepted into diversion, you follow a program set out for you that may include community service work or counselling. If you complete the diversion program, the criminal charge is '''stayed''' (meaning the Crown won’t go ahead with the charge against you). This means you won’t get a criminal record. For more, [~~[Pleading Guilty~~ to a ~~Criminal Charge\|~~see our information on pleading guilty to a criminal charge]].		If you are accepted into diversion, you follow a program set out for you that may include community service work or counselling. If you complete the diversion program, the criminal charge is '''stayed''' (meaning the Crown won’t go ahead with the charge against you). This means you won’t get a criminal record. For more, [https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/pleading-guilty-to-a-criminal-charge/ see our information on pleading guilty to a criminal charge].

	===A record of a discharge is temporarily on your record===		===A record of a discharge is temporarily on your record===
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	After the one- or three-year period, the RCMP must delete any record of your discharge from their records. [https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/rsc-1985-c-c-47/latest/rsc-1985-c-c-47.html#sec6.1_smooth Under the law in Canada], no record of your discharge can be disclosed to anyone except in specific circumstances, such as if your fingerprints were found at the scene of a crime.		After the one- or three-year period, the RCMP must delete any record of your discharge from their records. [https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/stat/rsc-1985-c-c-47/latest/rsc-1985-c-c-47.html#sec6.1_smooth Under the law in Canada], no record of your discharge can be disclosed to anyone except in specific circumstances, such as if your fingerprints were found at the scene of a crime.

	For discharges before 1992, you must make a written request to remove the discharge. [~~http~~://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/~~managing~~-~~criminal-records~~ Visit ~~rcmp.gc.ca~~ for a form] to request a discharge be purged from RCMP records.		For discharges before 1992, you must make a written request to remove the discharge. [https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/form/index-eng.htm Visit the RCMP website] for a form to request a discharge be purged from RCMP records.

	===A record suspension limits access to your criminal record===		===A record suspension limits access to your criminal record===
	If you’re found guilty of a crime, your criminal record doesn’t disappear, even after many years.		If you’re found guilty of a crime, your criminal record doesn’t disappear, even after many years.

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	To get a record suspension, [https://www.canada.ca/en/parole-board.html you must ask the Parole Board of Canada]. [https://www.canada.ca/en/parole-board/services/record-suspensions/official-pbc-application-guide-and-forms.html Visit their website] for the application form and a step-by-step guide. You can also call the Parole Board for information at 1-800-874-2652.		To get a record suspension, [https://www.canada.ca/en/parole-board.html you must ask the Parole Board of Canada]. [https://www.canada.ca/en/parole-board/services/record-suspensions/official-pbc-application-guide-and-forms.html Visit their website] for the application form and a step-by-step guide. You can also call the Parole Board for information at 1-800-874-2652.

	There is an application fee of $~~644.88~~. You must also pay to have your fingerprints taken, get a copy of your criminal record, and get other documents from the court and local police.		There is an application fee of $50. You must also pay to have your fingerprints taken, get a copy of your criminal record, and get other documents from the court and local police.

	The process involves many documents and several stages. It can take six months to two years before getting an answer from the Parole Board.		The process involves many documents and several stages. It can take six months to two years before getting an answer from the Parole Board.
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	No. You can apply directly to the Parole Board for a record suspension. The Parole Board won’t give you preferred treatment if you use a lawyer or specialized company. If you hire a lawyer or specialized company, you’ll have to pay for their services.		No. You can apply directly to the Parole Board for a record suspension. The Parole Board won’t give you preferred treatment if you use a lawyer or specialized company. If you hire a lawyer or specialized company, you’ll have to pay for their services.

	===Can the Parole Board cancel a record suspension?===
			====Can the Parole Board cancel a record suspension?====
	Yes. The Parole Board can cancel a criminal record suspension in these situations:		Yes. The Parole Board can cancel a criminal record suspension in these situations:

	* The person was convicted of a new crime.		* The person was convicted of a new crime.
	* The person is “no longer of good conduct.”		* The person is “no longer of good conduct.”