To understand record suspensions benefits and the new standards for record suspensions eligibility, we must first understand the records suspensions process.
Criminal records are divided into two categories: Summary convictions, and Indictable convictions. Summary offences (or cases tried “summarily”) are for minor offences and are the most common type of offence in Canada. Indictable offences (or cases tried by “indictment”) are for more serious offences and require additional work.
If you’re not sure whether your conviction was tried summarily or by Indictment, see the record suspension eligibility page for a list of common offences.
You can’t find a faster record suspensions service in Canada.
Express Pardons Canada completes your record suspension application set of support documents including:
- Record Suspension Claim Form
- Authorization Waiver(s)
- Fingerprints
- Copies of Identification
- Certified Criminal Records
- Court Documents
- Police Reports
- Military Conduct Reports
- Urgency Documentation
- Proof Of Convictions
- Proof Of Canadian Status
- Parole Board of Canada Filing Fee
Express Pardons Canada puts their two-decades of experience helping thousands of Canadians get the second chance they deserve to work to build a case representing you to the Pardons and Clemency board at the Parole Board of Canada.
In this phase of the record suspensions process, Express Pardons Canada perform three crucial functions:
- Demonstrate your legal eligibility to receive a record suspension in Canada.
- Demonstrate your good citizenship to remove your criminal record.
- Make the case for special status to the National Parole Board.
But Express Pardons Canada’s work doesn’t end there. They work with the Pardon and Clemency board of the Parole Board of Canada as they screen, assign and validate your claim to ensure our guarantee of success.
How Does The Summary Record Suspension Process Differ From The Indictable Record Suspension Process?
Indictable offences also require some additional work to convince the National Parole Board (also known as the Parole Board of Canada) to grant your record suspension.
In addition to the record suspension process listed above, Express Pardons Canada must demonstrate on your behalf:
- What changes a record suspension would bring to your life.
- What positive changes you have already made to improve your situation since receiving your criminal record.
- Why your offences were committed and how you received your criminal record.
For indictable record suspension cases, Express Pardons Canada will:
- Assign certain aspects of the file to more senior, criminal record experts and paralegal advisors.
- Develop a strategy to convince the National Parole Board that a record suspension is warranted and deserved.
- Guide you through the additional support documents required.
- Demonstrate to the National Parole Board that the record suspension will support rehabilitation, and not bring the administration of justice into disrepute.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the additional work required in clearing a criminal record charged by Indictment, these files are subject to an additional $150 fee charged on receipt of a certified Indictable criminal record. Further, as with all Legal and Pardon Services, certain documentation requires payments to be made on your behalf by your Legal representation and you may be required to pay for these disbursements separately approximately 6 months into the record suspension process. We provide a statement breaking down the disbursements incurred on your behalf during the process.
Did you know you can cut the record suspension application process time down by as much as 50%? With the Express Advantage?
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Congratulations, you are currently taking the first step to clearing your criminal record. Now it’s time to take the next step; call 1-866-416-6772 or apply for a record suspension online now.
How To Receive A Criminal Record Suspension In Canada
| Step 1: Realize that a criminal record seriously inhibits a persons ability to find work, housing, adopt, travel or gain citizenship.
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Step 2: Contact Express Pardons Canada. Start your record suspension application in just 3 to 5 minutes on the phone, or online.
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| Step 3: Have Canada’s criminal record suspension specialists at Express Pardons Canada complete your record suspension application.
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Step 4: Express Pardons Canada specially prepares your criminal record suspension application by completing the required legal documents according to your specific case, for your signature.
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| Step 5: Return the signed document along with a photocopy of two pieces of identification.
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Step 6: Obtain a set of fingerprints for the purpose of a record suspension. Thankfully, this is the only thing you need to do to get your criminal record removed.
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| Step 7: Express Pardons Canada takes the fingerprints and goes to work researching, finding and obtaining copies of your certified criminal record from the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC), Courts, and local Police, in support of your record suspension application.
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Step 8: Express Pardons Canada completes your record suspension application set of support documents, see below for a list of supporting documents.
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| Step 9: Express Pardons represents you to the Parole Board of Canada to ensure that your record suspension is granted.
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Step 10: Record Suspension Granted
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