WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT OBTAINING A PARDON? WHY SHOULD I APPLY FOR A PARDON THROUGH COMMISSIONAIRES OTTAWA? WHAT IS THE PARDON APPLICATION PROCESS? ARE THERE ADDITIONAL FEES AND DISBURSEMENTS?
Anyone who is convicted of a criminal offence has a criminal record. A pardon allows people who were convicted of a criminal offence to have their criminal record removed and kept separate and apart from other criminal records. Absolute or conditional discharges handed down by the court on or after July 24th, 1992 will automatically be removed from the CPIC data base one year (absolute discharge) or three years (conditional discharge) after the court decision. A person does not need to apply for a pardon if his/her criminal record consists only of an absolute or conditional discharge. For discharges, prior to July 24th, 1992, the individual must contact the RCMP requesting the removal of such charge. For summary offences you are eligible for a pardon three years after you have completed your sentence for your offence(s). For indictable offences you are eligible for a pardon five years and with good conduct after you have completed your sentence for your offence(s). A sentence may be a fine, probation, a jail term, surcharge or restitution. For the purposes of a pardon, a court order, which prohibits you from driving or possessing a firearm, is not considered as part of the sentence. Pardons are not issued automatically. To remove a criminal record, an application must be made under the Criminal Records Act (CRA) to the National Parole Board. The person must have completed their sentence and shown that they are now law-abiding citizens. The National Parole Board issues, grants, denies or revokes pardons for convictions under federal acts or regulations of Canada. The NPB does this under the Criminal Records Act (CRA). The Canadian Human Rights Act forbids discrimination based on a pardoned conviction. This includes services a person needs or the opportunity to work for a federal agency. The CRA states that no employment application form within the federal public service may ask any question that would require an applicant to disclose a pardoned conviction. WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT OBTAINING A PARDON? You do not need a lawyer or a representative to apply for a pardon. The National Parole Board gives the same consideration to a pardon application submitted by an individual or by a representative. Companies that process pardon applications cannot rush your application for an additional fee. Pardon companies cannot expedite the pardon process. The National Parole Board designed the process to be fair and equal. No particular company can do it faster than any other. WHY SHOULD I APPLY FOR A PARDON THROUGH COMMISSIONAIRES OTTAWA? Commissionaires Ottawa is a private, not-for-profit security company with a fascinating history of service. Our growing security force of more than 3,500 security professionals was founded on the discipline and passion of the military and RCMP cultures, combined with the passion of other citizens whose character reflects this dedication and integrity. Commissionaires Ottawa offers a simple and affordable Pardon Application Service for citizens who don't have the time to apply for a pardon or need help with the process. There are no hidden fees and all of our clients receive the same prompt and professional service. Unlike other pardon offerings, Commissionaires Ottawa also offers a digital fingerprinting service - a straightforward process that takes but a few business days to complete. Compared to traditional “ink and roll” fingerprinting which can take several weeks or months to process, our digital fingerprinting solution can really speed up the prep work for putting together a pardon application. WHAT IS THE PARDON APPLICATION PROCESS? Commissionaires Ottawa will compile the necessary personal information for your pardon application. We will complete all necessary background checks to support your application. This will include taking your fingerprints to obtain your Criminal Record, Court Information, local Police records, relevant Citizenship documents and Military Conduct Sheets if necessary. We will then complete all the required forms and present them to you for signature. Once all the information is collected, we will submit your application to the National Parole Board for a pardon on your behalf. The National Parole Board is empowered to grant, deny or revoke pardons. As your representative, we will receive and handle all communications from the National Parole Board and other agencies. Our proactive role and familiarity with the process will ensure that all the required documents are obtained in a timely manner and that your case is processed expeditiously. We will keep you informed at each stage of the process. All records will be returned to you once the pardon process has been completed. Commissionaires Ottawa Purge Service $35 Commissionaires Ottawa Pardon Service $249 ARE THERE ADDITIONAL FEES AND DISBURSEMENTS?
Police and court document costs will vary based on their location and the number of offences. Clients will only pay actual costs. A minimum $50 deposit is required with the pardon application. The balance and disbursements are due with the submission of the application to the National Parole Board. Applicable taxes are extra. You may drop in but appointments are strongly recommended. For more information, please contact Chris Neill or David Greene at (613) 231-6462, ext. 451. Click here to visit the National Parole Board website. "Don't let your past limit your future" |
