What is a Criminal Record?

A criminal record is, in a sense, a file listing all offences, convictions, discharges and other related information, regardless of court outcome. While many believe that your record will disappear after some time, it is held by the RCMP until you turn 80, though in some circumstances it may be held longer.

Who Has Access to My Criminal Record?

Though your criminal record isn’t a public document, police, border security officers, judges and other officials can access your record by using your name, fingerprints or any of your other personal information to search their local database. They can also submit your fingerprints to the RCMP to search the national database. Businesses can also perform name-based criminal record checks through the RCMP national database. This is common in some industries such as finance, education, healthcare, government, security or anything involving children.

How Having a Criminal Record Can Affect You?

While any fines, sentences or any other penalties that came with your conviction are behind you and dealt with, your conviction will still affect your life. Even if you have yet to see any negative impact from your criminal record, there are many things you won’t be able to do if you have a criminal record. You could be denied entry into other countries, jobs, apartments and more because of your criminal record. Rather than allowing your criminal record to negatively affect your life, you could apply for a pardon and move on with your life.

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