When can I apply for a record suspension?
- February 22, 2020
- Kate Mitchell
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The waiting period depends on whether the Crown proceeded summarily or indictably. Indictable offences are more serious and carry higher maximum sentences. If the Crown proceeded summarily, then the waiting period is 5 years. If the Crown proceeded by indictment,…
Can a record suspension be revoked?
- August 19, 2019
- Kate Mitchell
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Yes, record suspensions can be revoked. In some cases, revocation is automatic, and in other cases the Parole Board of Canada has discretion. Automatic revocation A record suspension is automatically revoked (a) if the pardoned person is convicted of an…
7 Things to know about record suspension eligibility
- August 19, 2019
- Kate Mitchell
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1.Record suspensions are different than record purges. Those who are convicted of an offence can apply for a record suspension after the waiting period has elapsed. Those who receive discharges have their records automatically purged by the RCMP after a…