Your criminal record

Last updated on April 28, 2026

If you have been convicted of a crime and have not received a discharge, you will have a criminal record. Criminal records are not made public, but police, prosecutors, customs officers and other officials can see them.

Criminal records

Criminal records may include information about:

Outstanding charges
Criminal charges that were removed
Conditions of a community sentence
Record suspensions
Releases from custody

Court records

Court records are public and not the same as your criminal record. See The Court record (Adult accused) to learn more.

Youth records

The Youth Criminal Justice Act protects the privacy of young people (12 to 17) charged with criminal offences by ensuring information related to charges is not given out to the general public. See Youth records for more information.

More information

For more information about criminal records and criminal record checks, see:

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