how long after receiving a criminal record does a criminal record become obselete?

Answer 1

Records will always reflect what has been done and whether or not it resulted in a conviction/caution as well as sentencing. Even if the Police were to 'lose' record of past criminal activity, the Crown has record of every crime ever committed under modern criminal law in Britain as well as most (pre)commonwealth countries, some instances of civil law are not recorded forever. Some records expire as previous answers suggest and therefore would not return on CRB check but they will always remain on file.

Answer 2

You can never remove a criminal record (in other words they don't become obsolete)...but, a sentence can become spent after a period of time that means you don't have to declare it to an employer.
Of course, there are exceptions, if you are sentenced to 2 and half years or more imprisonment, then you would always have to declare. Certain offences also must always be declared (offences against children etc...financial offences if you want to work in banking and stuff)
Your Jobcentre should be able to provide you with a copy of 'Wiping The Slate Clean' which explains the Rehabilitation Of Offenders Act 1974, nice and simply.

Answer 3

All criminal acts are on a permanent record, even after you die. Juvenile records are only available to the public until you turn 18. Law enforcement can see your criminal record from birth no matter how long ago it was or which state it was in.

Answer 4

It will stay on the National Crime Information Center (N.C.I.C.) records forever. There are records of everything you've ever been charged with or convicted of. Even arrests that resulted in acquittal are recorded and are accessible by certain entities. These include traffic tickets. After a certain amount of time (usually 3-5 years) most traffic offenses are erased from certain driver's histories, but are still maintained on other records. In other words, everything you have ever done is on paper somewhere.

Answer 5

Depends on the offence. Some convictions are spent after 5 or 10 years some are never spent. Contact the Data Protection Officer of your local constabulary.

Answer 6

It depends on what the conviction is for. It will always show up on your record, but if it is a minor misdemeanor, then it won't carry much weight after a few years.

Answer 7

It never becomes obsolete, but the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will apply to some crimes, which means, once the conviction is "spent" to don't have to declare it in some situations.

Answer 8

It doesn't become obsolete unless you are a juvenile. (Juvenile records can still be used in adult cases to show a pattern of behavior).

You can try getting a charge expunged.

Answer 9

The time required before the conviction is spent - the rehabilitation period - will be different depending upon the nature and length of the sentence, be it a term of imprisonment, a fine, probation, or an absolute or conditional discharge.

You can see how long it takes for a conviction to be spent here: http://www.yourrights.org.uk/your-rights/chapters/privacy/spent-convictions-and-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders/how-convictions-become-spent.shtml

Answer 10

NEVER
after 35 yrs mine can still be found and I wasn't even 18 yet