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What information can a person find at the Ontario Courts that won't be found on a RCMP standard cri
An RCMP standard criminal record check, also known as a Criminal Record Check (CRC), primarily focuses on criminal convictions that are in the National Repository of Criminal Records. This means it will show:
Adult criminal convictions: This includes summary and indictable offences.
Findings of guilt under the Youth Criminal Justice Act: Within the applicable disclosure period.
However, there's a lot of information that a standard RCMP check won't include, which you might find by searching Ontario court records:
Information NOT typically on a standard RCMP check:
- Non-conviction information: This is a broad category and includes things like:
- Withdrawn or dismissed charges: As in the example you provided, these may not show up on a standard check, but can still be relevant.
- Acquittals: If someone was charged but found not guilty, this generally won't be on a CRC.
- Stays of proceedings: When the court halts legal proceedings.
- Police contact that didn't lead to charges: This could include things like being a witness to a crime or mental health apprehensions.
- Pending charges: If someone has been charged with a crime but hasn't been convicted yet, this information is usually not on a standard CRC.
- Court orders: These can include things like:
- Peace bonds: An agreement to keep the peace, often after charges are withdrawn.
- Probation orders: Conditions someone must follow after a conviction.
- Restraining orders: Court orders to stay away from someone.
Family court matters: These are separate from criminal court and include things like:
- Divorce records
- Child custody and access disputes
- Adoption records
Civil court records: These involve disputes between individuals or organizations, such as:
- Small claims court cases
-Lawsuits
- Bankruptcy records
Provincial offences: These are violations of provincial laws, not federal criminal laws, and might include things like:
- Traffic tickets
- By-law infractions
Why this matters:
Depending on the situation, information beyond a standard RCMP check can be crucial. For example:
Employment screening: An employer might want to know about pending charges or past incidents even if they didn't result in a conviction.
Volunteer work: Organizations working with vulnerable populations may need to access non-conviction information for safety reasons (this often requires a Vulnerable Sector Check).
Legal matters: Lawyers need access to a wide range of court records to represent their clients effectively.
How to access this information:
Ontario Court website: Some court records may be accessible online through the Ontario court website.
Courthouse visits: You can often search court records in person at a courthouse.
Third-party services: Some companies specialize in retrieving court records.
Important note: Accessing and using court records is subject to various laws and regulations, particularly regarding privacy. It's essential to be aware of these rules and use the information responsibly.
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