A file purge usually takes four to sixteen months to complete, which includes destroying or sealing the records at the local police.

To erase your criminal record, call toll-free 1-888-808-3628 or learn more at Pardon Partners. It’s easier than you think.

If you have been charged with a criminal offence, refer to our criminal law section.

								
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