Am I eligible for a record suspension?
You are potentially eligible when: (1) every part of your sentence is complete, (2) your waiting period has passed based on your first offence date and prosecution type, and (3) you are not excluded by Schedule 1 or multiple-indictable rules. The PBC makes the final decision - no third party can guarantee approval.
When is your sentence complete?
The waiting period clock starts only when all of the following are finished:
- Fines, surcharges, restitution, and compensation orders - paid in full
- Imprisonment, conditional sentences, parole - completed
- Probation - completed
Driving prohibitions and weapons bans do not need to expire before the clock starts, but interlock programs and court-ordered treatment tied to sentence must be complete.
Waiting period table by first offence date
| First offence date | Summary | Indictable |
|---|---|---|
| Before June 29, 2010 | 3 years | 5 years |
| June 29, 2010 – March 12, 2012 | 3 years | 5–10 years |
| March 13, 2012 onward | 5 years | 10 years |
Since March 19, 2020, eligibility is assessed using rules in place at your first offence - not retroactively under stricter later rules.
Who cannot apply
- Schedule 1 sexual offences involving a child (unless exception criteria met)
- More than 3 indictable convictions each with prison sentences of 2+ years
- Pending criminal charges (processing suspended until resolved)
Check your eligibility
Book a free eligibility review for a preliminary timeline estimate, then confirm your exact waiting period with a specialist.