Police Record Checks

A criminal background check conducted by your local police service offers the most comprehensive approach to ensuring public safety. Police Services, like the Bathurst Police Force, are able to survey and provide additional information not included in third-party criminal background checks that might only reference the federal RCMP CPIC database.

Additional information may exist, including criminal convictions for offences not supported by fingerprints (and therefore do not reside in the RCMP database), as well as potentially relevant non-conviction details including investigations where charges were not laid, charges that did not lead to convictions, and non-criminal offences such as disputes and disturbances. This information, if present, may be disclosed within a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check or Vulnerable Sector Check.

While some third party companies offer faster results, you may not be getting as much information as might potentially be available. Be informed and aware of limitations that may exist.

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Criminal Records Check
(CRC)

Intended for applicants who are involved as a volunteer, employee or in any situation where a basic CRC is requested (i.e., retail or immigration).

Police Vulnerable Sector Check
(PVSC)

Police Vulnerable Sector Check<br/>(PVSC)

Restricted to applicants seeking employment and/or volunteering with vulnerable individuals.

Record Suspension or Pardon

Information relating to the Parole Board of Canada - Record Suspension.

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	Position or Occupation (these are guidelines only, your employer will determine which check is required)	Criminal Records Check (CRC)
1.	School Teacher or Teaching Assistant (on hire or placement)
2.	Office worker
3.	Social Worker
4.	Daycare Worker
5.	School Bus Driver
6.	Taxi Cab Driver
7.	Retail Worker
8.	Personal Support Worker
9.	Factory Worker
10.	Food Vendor
11.	Minor Sporting Coach
12.	Scout Leader
13.	Hospitality (bars, restaurants, hotels)
14.	Tenant for rental property
15.	Youth Worker
16.	Nursing/Retirement Home Worker
17.	School Crossing Guard
18.	Landlord/Superintendent
19.	Security Guard
20.	Bank Teller
21.	Immigration/Permanent Resident
22.	Clergymen
23.	Adoption or Foster Parent	Fingerprints Only

Please be advised that if you are applying for a VS,
you do not need to apply for the CRC for the same position.
These checks include the CRC.

	Non-Refundable Fee (including applicable taxes)	Criminal Records Check (CRC)	Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
1.	For Employment	$40.00	$40.00
2.	For Unpaid Student	$40.00	$40.00
3.	For Volunteer Please take note that for residents of Bathurst, New Brunswick, who request a criminal record check for the purpose of volunteering, a free check is available by contacting the Bathurst Police Force directly at 506-548-0420. You will need to present a sponsorship letter that is dated less than six months stating that you are or will be volunteering.	$15.00	$15.00
4.	For Immigration	$40.00	$40.00

5.	Expedited For Employment	$100.00	$100.00
6.	Expedited For Unpaid Student	$100.00	$100.00
7.	Expedited For Volunteer	$100.00	$100.00
8.	Expedited For Immigration	$100.00	$100.00
Fingerprinting is by appointment only. Employment Federal Government - $50 non-Federal Government - $50 Immigration / Citizenship - $50 Record Suspension/pardons – $50 Border Visa Crossing - $50 VS fingerprinting (if required) Employment - $50 Volunteer – fee waived

	Estimated Turnaround Times (while the Bathurst Police Force strives to meet these timeframes, there is no guarantee)	Criminal Records Check (CRC)	Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
1.	For Employment	10 business days	10 business days
2.	For Unpaid Student	10 business days	10 business days
3.	For Volunteer	10 business days	10 business days
4.	For Immigration	10 business days	10 business days

5.	Expedited For Employment	2 business days	2 business days
6.	Expedited For Unpaid Student	2 business days	2 business days
7.	Expedited For Volunteer	2 business days	2 business days
8.	Expedited For Immigration	2 business days	2 business days