Quick Answer: What Counts As An Unspent Conviction?

How far back does a DBS check go back?

For a full list, check out the DBS’ list of offences that will never be filtered from a DBS check.

The filtering periods for cautions are two years for under 18s and six years for those aged 18 and over.

The filtering periods for convictions are 5.5 years for under 18s and 11 years for those aged 18 and over..

Does a criminal record stay with you for life?

Criminal convictions remain on record for an indefinite period. Under certain conditions, the Court will expunge convictions after 15 years in an exceptional sentence, 10 years if there conviction of the sentence does not exceed 5 years, 5 years if the sentence of imprisonment does not exceed one year.

Is a speeding fine an unspent conviction?

A criminal conviction applies to all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings. … road traffic offences (speeding, parking fines) except where the matter has been dealt with by way of a ‘fixed penalty notice’ as such matters do not constitute a criminal conviction.

Does your criminal record clear after 7 years?

Not only is seven years the baseline lookback period for what is generally available at the courts, but this is also the industry standard for lookback periods. In addition, some states limit the reporting of criminal record information to seven years. States that have a seven-year scope limitation include: California.

Can you get a job with an unspent conviction?

If you have an unspent conviction, you have very little legal protection when applying for work. However, it is unlawful for an employer to subject you to any ‘prejudice’ because of a conviction if it is now spent, for jobs where the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 applies.

Can spent convictions be used against you?

Criminal convictions become ‘spent’ after a certain amount of time. This means that, under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the conviction can effectively be ignored (except in particular circumstances – more on this below).

Do insurance companies check convictions?

Most insurance companies ask about criminal convictions because they believe it is relevant to the risk. Although this often seems unfair, they are, unfortunately, entitled to ask.

How long does it take for a conviction to be spent?

All cautions and convictions eventually become spent, with the exception of prison sentences of over 30 months (2 ½ years). Once a caution or conviction has become spent under the Act, the ex-offender does not have to reveal it or admit its existence in most circumstances.

How do you find unspent convictions?

To find out whether your conviction is currently unspent, you can use our disclosure calculator. If you do have unspent convictions, the basic DBS check will give details of the date of conviction, the name of the court you appeared in, the offence committed, the date of the offence and the sentence received.

Do I have to declare unspent convictions?

If you are not sure whether your convictions are spent, please see here for further advice or contact us on 0300 123 1999 or helpline@nacro.org.uk. If your convictions are unspent, you will need to declare them to the insurance provider if they ask you to. You do not need to disclose them if you are not asked.

How long does my criminal record last UK?

Since 2006, the police retain details of all recordable offences until you reach 100 years of age. Your conviction will always show on your police records but the conviction may not show on your criminal record check that is used for employment vetting purposes.