Canadian Pardon Eligibility
The Canadian Criminal Records Act offers a pardon for all past offences, once the sentence is complete, and after the following waiting periods:
| 3 years: | For a summary offence |
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| 5 years: | For an indictable offence or a summary sexual offence |
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| 10 years: | For a personal injury offence (with a sentence of 2 years or more) or
for an indictable sexual offence
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Obtaining the documentation in support of the pardon application takes several months. It is suggested that the pardon application process is initiated at least one year prior to the required waiting period.
If you are unsure of your eligibility for a Canadian criminal record pardon, please contact our offices.