A successful record suspension or pardon application will set aside an individual’s criminal record, such that it will be removed from the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) database. This can help individuals with past criminal convictions have better access to educational and employment opportunities.

Under the supervision of our advising lawyers, law student caseworkers can assist in the completion of record suspension or pardon applications, and can help guide individuals through the process of submitting their applications to the Parole Board of Canada.

OPENING A FILE WITH THE RECORDS SUSPENSION PROJECT

To inquire about opening a file with the Record Suspension Project, please phone us or apply online. If you need assistance with the file opening process do not hesitate to call us at (780) 495-3356

Downtown (Corona) Location: #100, 9924 106 Street

WHO WE CAN HELP

Whether or not we can help you will depend on your income, and whether you are an Edmonton-area resident. Please note that we can help all University of Alberta students with a valid OneCard whose legal matters fall within our scope of service. 

INCOME GUIDELINES

You must meet our guidelines before SLS can help you. You will need to provide proof of income documentation such as: last year's tax return/assessment, or your last 3 months of pay stubs, bank statements, or statements showing income assistance (such as Alberta Works/Alberta Income Support or AISH).