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Jun 29, 2010 · A person is ineligible if they: have been convicted of an offence referred to in Schedule 1; have been convicted of more than three offences prosecuted by indictment, each with a sentence of two years or more. Please use the current Record Suspension Application Guide and forms.
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Definition. A free pardon is an absolute, unconditional pardon. A person who is granted a free pardon is deemed to have never committed the offence. Any consequence resulting from the conviction, such as fines, prohibitions or forfeitures will be cancelled upon the grant of a free pardon.
Pardons (Record Suspensions): A criminal record can follow you for the rest of your life and profoundly impact your future. Your record can be placed on the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) database, depending on your crime.
- In March 2012 the federal government passed Bill C-51, replacing the term 'pardon' with 'record suspension' while increasing wait times from three...
- Having a criminal record can impact your life in many different ways, starting with your ability to find or retain a job. Many employers conduct cr...
- A record suspension allows you to set your criminal record aside but you must meet certain conditions and there is a waiting period. It should be n...
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Important notice: If you have applied or are planning to apply for a record suspension, please take note of the recent changes to eligibility and wait times. Read more.
You MAY apply for a Record Suspension if you:
You DO NOT need to apply for a record suspension if you:
* For more information, contact the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pardon & Purge Services.
** Your record(s) will be destroyed or archived once all applicable time periods have elapsed under the Young Offenders Act or the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Footnote 1
Victim surcharges imposed under section 737 of the Criminal Code on or after October 24, 2013 and on or before December 13, 2018 will not be considered in determining eligibility for a record suspension.
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Footnote 2
If you were ordered to pay restitution to an individual or entity, courts may not be able to confirm payment (if this is the case, call the PBC at 1-800-874-2652).
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- What is a Pardon? A Canadian Pardon (known as a “Record Suspension”), is a document issued by the Parole Board of Canada confirming that your criminal record has been sealed, and placed separate, from visible criminal charges on your nationwide criminal record.
- How Would a Pardon Benefit Me? Having a criminal record could inhibit you in many significant aspects of your life. Most notably, employment, advancement, travel, volunteer, education, immigration, child custody, apartment rental and more.
- How Much Does a Pardon Cost? The full cost to obtain a Canadian Pardon is broken down into three specific fees: fingerprints, application processing, and the Parole Board of Canada’s submission fee.
- How long does it take to get a Pardon? There are two (2) distinct phases in a Canadian Pardon application which comprise your total timeline. The first phase is the application processing.
General Principles. See also: Effect of Criminal Records in Sentencing. Record Suspensions. The Criminal Records Act, RSC 1985, c C-47 allows for a party to apply for a record suspension. Application for record suspension.
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If you were convicted of a crime in Canada, you are eligible to apply for a pardon after you have completed the waiting period. How long do I have to wait after my sentence to apply for a pardon? To be eligible to apply for a pardon, you must wait 5 (summary offence) or 10 years (indictable offence) from the time of your sentence was completed.
