Criminal Code Regarding Discharges

Express Pardons discusses discharges according to the Canadian Criminal Code in their blog.

6.1 (1) No record of a discharge under section 736 of the Criminal Code that is in the custody of the Commissioner or of any department or agency of the Government of Canada shall be disclosed to any person, nor shall the existence of the record or the fact of the discharge be disclosed to any person, without the prior approval of the Minister, if

(a) more than one year has elapsed since the offender was discharged absolutely; or

(b) more than three years have elapsed since the offender was discharged on the conditions prescribed in a probation order.

(2) The Commissioner [that is, the Commissioner of the RCMP] shall remove all references to a discharge under section 736 of the Criminal Code from the automated criminal conviction records retrieval system maintained by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on the expiration of the relevant period referred to in subsection (1).

Criminal Record? What You Can’t Do

Express Pardons helps people understand what they can and can’t do when they have a criminal record.

Many things that most people would take for granted are things that people with criminal records can’t do.  The ability to travel, to work different jobs, to volunteer and to have peace of mind are all restricted when a person has a criminal record.  

Having a Pardon Changes Lives

Getting a pardon can change a persons life.  Having a criminal record has ever-increasing consequence on a persons life. Employment, travel, bonding, citizenship, adoption, even peace of mind, are all restricted for anyone living with a criminal record in Canada. Your criminal record will never go away, unless you obtain a Canadian pardon.  Express Pardons is a leading pardon provide in Canada that has helped thousands of people change their lives by helping them successfully obtain their pardon.

Top 10 Reasons to Get a US Entry Waiver

Express Pardons is the leading US Entry Waiver expert in Canada and they explain how you can reenter the US if you are deported for any reason.

1. If you were deported from the US, you will need a waiver, meaning the US has granted you permission to reenter

2. If you were denied entry to the US for ANY reason, you will need a waiver in order to be able to reenter

3. Express Pardon has a 98% success rate with Waivers, meaning that we leading specialists who can help you complete your waiver application

4. If you have a criminal record in Canada and you try to enter the US, the US can deny you entry, meaning that you will need a waiver to enter

5. If you are a Canadian with a criminal record in the US and you try to enter the US, the US can deny you entry, meaning that you will need a waiver to enter

6. Anyone who has been banned from the US can reenter the US with an entry waiver, meaning that the US has given them permission to reenter the country

7. Once a person who has been denied entry to the US the information surrounding the incident is put into the US information system and cannot be removed.  The US Entry Waiver is the only way to get back into the US

8. A US Entry Waiver means that you can apply for a Nexus Fast card

9. A US Entry Waiver means that you can travel into the US hassle free whenever you want while the waiver is valid

10. A US Entry Waiver is the only way you can reenter the US once you have been denied entry

What is the National Parole Board?

Adding to the Express Pardons article on the role of the National Parole Board, The National Parole Board is a Canadian Government agency that is responsible for Canadian Pardons.  The National Parole Board can grant pardons, deny pardon applications, cancel pardon applications, terminate pardon applications and revoke pardons, day parole and full parole.  All Canadian pardons are processed through the National Parole Board.   The National Parole Boards acts under the authority of the Criminal Records Act which gives them the guidelines and parameters to grant, deny or overturn pardons.  The National Parole Board will grant pardons based on pardon laws and legislation that are determined by the Canadian government.

GPS Tracking for Criminals?

First SCRAM ankle bracelets for individuals and ignition interlock devices for cars to monitor alcohol consumption, now GPS systems used specifically to track the whereabouts of criminals?

It could happen if provincial justice departments get their way. The idea was proposed to track offenders that are released on the conditions of a peace bond, a common sentence for individuals involved in domestic disputes and spousal abuse. The sentence is handed based on the condition that the offender keeps the peace, and stays away from their victim, for an allotted period of time in order to meet the conditions of their sentence and ultimately stay out of jail.

With the proposed GPS tracking systems, offenders released on the conditions of peace bonds could have their whereabouts monitored at all times. For an offender convicted of spousal abuse, monitoring bracelets could be enforced to keep an eye on the offender and provide additional protection to the offender’s victim, with the hopes of ultimately preventing further abuse. It is unclear as to whether or not this will pass into legislation but lawmakers hope to have this program introduced into the legal system.

Express Pardons can help individuals with criminal records obtain Canadian Pardons and US Entry waivers.

The National Parole Board and Canadian Pardons

The National Parole Board is a branch of the Canadian Government within the Ministry of Public Safety Canada.  Every pardon application is submitted to the National Parole Board and the board is responsible for approving or denying each application.  The Board is also an independent administrative tribunal that has exclusive authority under the Corrections and Conditional Release Act to grant, deny, cancel, terminate or revoke day parole and full parole.

• The National Parole Board (NPB), as part of the criminal justice system, makes independent, quality conditional release and pardon decisions and clemency recommendations. The Board contributes to the protection of society by facilitating as appropriate, the timely reintegration of offenders as law-abiding citizens.

• The Criminal Records Act (CRA) authorizes the National Parole Board to grant or refuse to grant pardons to persons convicted of offences under federal acts and regulations and to revoke a pardon or, under specific circumstances, declare that a pardon ceases to have effect.

According to the National Parole Board:

• A pardon is evidence that the conviction should no longer reflect negatively on a person’s character. In support of this statement, the Criminal Records Act restricts access to records under federal jurisdiction and removes any disqualifications that would result from a conviction. With regards to employment, the Criminal Records Act specifies that information about pardoned offences shall not be sought in the employment applications of organizations under federal jurisdiction. In addition, the Canadian Human Rights Act forbids federal agencies and departments to discriminate against an individual based on a pardoned record.

Express Pardons works closely with the National Parole Board guidelines to ensure that all pardon applications submitted on behalf of our clients are approved.  Please contact Express Pardons for more information regarding pardon applications.