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=== 4. Elimination of Records === | === 4. Elimination of Records === | ||
All youth criminal records become “inaccessible” after a certain period of time, depending on the nature of the offence and the sentence that is imposed ( | All youth criminal records become “inaccessible” after a certain period of time, depending on the nature of the offence and the sentence that is imposed ([[ https://canlii.ca/t/7vx2|s 119(2), ''Youth Criminal Justice Act'']]). However, if a person is convicted of a Criminal Code offence committed as an adult, before their youth record becomes “inaccessible,” then their youth record may be dealt with as a record of an adult, again depending on the sentence that is imposed (s 119(9)). | ||
The time calculation under this section of the ''Youth Criminal Justice Act'' is complicated and mistakes are often made. If a Youth Record is part of an accused’s criminal record, the applicable “access period” for the youth record should be double-checked. | The time calculation under this section of the ''Youth Criminal Justice Act'' is complicated and mistakes are often made. If a Youth Record is part of an accused’s criminal record, the applicable “access period” for the youth record should be double-checked. | ||
