What is a “spent conviction” and does it appear on my criminal record?
A “spent conviction” is a conviction that does not need to be disclosed in certain circumstances, such as when applying for some kinds of employment. A spent conviction can be obtained either: • at the time of conviction, by order of the Court or • after ten years it is possible to apply for convictions to be declared “spent”.Click here for more information about making an application for a spent conviction order at the time you are convictedClick here for more information about wiping away old convictionsIt is important to note that spent convictions do have to be disclosed in some situations, and will still be considered by any Court that sentences you in the future.
