Does a Conditional Discharge Mean a Criminal Record?
When an individual is convicted of a crime in Canada, a range of sentencing options may be available to judges.
Discharges
What is a Conditional Discharge?
A conditional discharge comes with a probation period of up to three years and the record is kept on your file for three years.
What is an Absolute Discharge?
An absolute discharge means that you will have no criminal conviction (unless you have a previous conviction) but the discharge will appear on your record for a year.
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