Wondering if you are eligible to get a record purge? To apply for a record purge which is a record destruction and full record removal process, requires that you meet the record destruction eligibility requirements.
When is a record purge necessary to remove a criminal record?
If you have an actual conviction, you have a criminal record, and you need a record suspension (link to /record-suspension-eligibility/), not a record destruction.
You are eligible to apply for a record purge at any time, there is no purge eligibility waiting period.
In order to receive a file destruction, you cannot have a criminal case pending before the courts.
A record purge, or file destruction will destroy a non-conviction record.
A non-conviction record occurs whenever there is a police incident that results in arrest, or a court appearance without being convicted. In some instances there is a stay of proceedings, withdrawn or dismissal, or the Crown Prosecutor decides to drop the case due to lack of evidence.
To be eligible to have a non-conviction record file destruction, you cannot have a full conviction record in another jurisdiction.
Express Pardons Canada completes a Canada-wide search for criminal record information before proceeding with the record destruction. If a conviction record is found in this criminal record search, Express Pardons Canada will contact you to change your service to a Canadian Pardon.
You are eligible to apply for a record purge at anytime! Express Pardons stands ready to assist now!
There is no waiting period to apply for a file destruction, you may apply for a record destruction immediately after an arrest, or appearing in court.
Because local police have a say in the success of a file purge and file destruction, a current investigation or suspected criminal activity would pose a significant obstacle to a record removal process.
Any withdrawn charge, stay of proceedings, or acquittal record is eligible fore a record removal.
For conditional or absolute discharges, only records created before July 24, 1992 are eligible for a record removal.
Discharges that occurred after July 24, 1992 are automatically removed.
While a non-conviction record is not the same as a criminal record, it can show up in background checks for employment and travel. A record removal by Express Pardons Canada means you can put your past behind you.
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