Criminal record check results

After an applicant gets a criminal record check, the Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP) notifies the organization if they can work or volunteer with vulnerable adults or children.

On this page

• Notice of clearance
• Notice of adjudication
• Notice of Previous Determination
• Determination of No Risk
• Determination of Risk

Notice of clearance

A notice of clearance means the criminal record check didn't show any relevant or specified offences. The applicant may work or volunteer with vulnerable people. 

Organizations can't share the clearance letter with applicants.

Notice of adjudication 

A notice of adjudication means the criminal record check showed a relevant or specified offence. During adjudication, the CRRP reviews the person's file to decide if they can work with vulnerable people. Learn more about adjudication.

After adjudication, your organization will get a Determination of No Risk or Determination of Risk letter. If the person disagrees with CRRP's decision, they can ask for reconsideration.

Notice of Previous Determination

A notice of previous adjudication means that the applicant has already undergone a criminal record check through the Criminal Records Review Program. The check revealed a relevant or specified offence. However, at that time, the Deputy Registrar determined that the applicant did not pose a risk to children and/or vulnerable adults. This decision has been reaffirmed as of the date this letter is sent.  

Determination of No Risk

A determination of no risk means the person can work or volunteer with children or vulnerable adults.

Determination of Risk

A determination of risk means the person can't work or volunteer with children or vulnerable adults. The letter tells you more information.