Pardons Canada – Example of a File Destruction Removing a Criminal Record

pardons.org If you were fingerprinted by the police and the charges were later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, peace bond, absolute or conditional discharge then you require a file destruction to remove your prints, photos, court and police records. If you fail to do so, you criminal charge can be seen on a criminal record check which…

Pardons Canada – Withdrawn Charge Still Showing Up on Criminal Background Check

pardons.org People are shocked to find out that their criminal charge still shows up on a background check even when the charge was withdrawn, dismissed, peace bond, diversion stayed and discharged. This is a huge issue when trying to get work as a red flag is waived because your were fingerprinted by the police even…

Pardons Canada – Update on NEXUS

pardons.org If you have been charged with a criminal offence, even if the charge was later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, diversion, absolute or conditional discharge, you should apply for a file Destruction to remove your prints, photos, court and police records BEFORE applying for NEXUS. Here is a recent update from the folks at NEXUS:  Kiosk…

Pardons Canada – Removing a Criminal Record for Volunteer and Coaching Purposes

pardons.org There are many reasons people want to remove an old criminal record.  The most popular reasons to remove a criminal record are for employment and travel, however criminal checks are now being done for all volunteer and coaching opportunities as well. If you have been charged with a criminal offence and the charge was…

Pardons Canada – Letter to NEXUS Members From the President of CBSA

pardons.org We receive many calls and emails from people applying for NEXUS who have an old criminal charge and are concerned it will get in the way of the application. Even if you have been fingerprinted by the police and the charges were later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, peace bond, absolute or conditional discharge, the criminal…