Difference between revisions of "Criminal Records & Record Suspensions"

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===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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===Effect of a criminal record suspension===
===Effect of a criminal record suspension===
Suspension of your criminal record doesn’t erase the fact you were found guilty of a crime. If anyone asks whether you’ve been found guilty or convicted of a crime or a similar question, you must answer yes. But you can say your criminal record was suspended to show good behaviour and respect for the law.  
Suspension of your criminal record doesn’t erase the fact you were found guilty of a crime. If anyone asks whether you’ve been found guilty or convicted of a crime or a similar question, you must answer yes. But you can say your criminal record was suspended to show good behaviour and respect for the law.  


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===Who can apply for a record suspension (and when)===
===Who can apply for a record suspension (and when)===
You '''must wait five or 10 years''' after completing your sentence (punishment) before asking for a suspension of your criminal record. The waiting period depends on how serious the crime was.  
You '''must wait five or 10 years''' after completing your sentence (punishment) before asking for a suspension of your criminal record. The waiting period depends on how serious the crime was.  


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====If your application is denied====
====If your application is denied====
You cannot appeal a Parole Board decision to deny your application for a record suspension. However, you can reapply after one year.
You cannot appeal a Parole Board decision to deny your application for a record suspension. However, you can reapply after one year.


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===Do I need a lawyer or company to apply for a record suspension?===
===Do I need a lawyer or company to apply for a record suspension?===
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.


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