Criminal Record Check
A Criminal Record Check is an electronic document that indicates an applicant has no criminal convictions in the National Repository of Criminal Records maintained by the RCMP. CPS conducts Level 2, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Checks.
A Criminal Record Check will disclose the following information:
- Criminal convictions (summary and/or indictable) from CPIC and/or local databases
- Findings of guilt under the Youth Criminal Justice Act within the applicable disclosure period
Criminal Record Checks are typically used for:
- Immigration
- Employment positions not related to the Vulnerable Sector (retail, trades, banking, etc.)
Criminal Record Checks are not suitable for:
- Employment/Volunteer positions that are in contact with the Vulnerable Sector (hospitals, daycares, elder care facilities, etc.)
- National Parole Board or Ministry of Government Services for the purpose of a Record Suspension or Name Change
Two local providers are available:
C5 ID and Fingerprinting Solutions Inc. at 393 University Ave – Unit # 11 Charlottetown, PEI, call 902-892-1211 or visit their website at www.c5id.com
or
IdentoGO By IDEMIA at 119 Kent Street, Suite 160, Charlottetown, PEI, call (902) 892-0002 or visit their website at www.fingerprinting.ca and click on PEI for more information. Your must provide two pieces of identification; one has to be a photo ID.
Visit Charlottetown Police Services during business hours and complete the Criminal Background Check form.
What to bring?
- Completed Criminal Background Check form. We also have print copies available at the front desk.
- A photocopy of two forms of government issued identification, one being a photo ID.
- A letter from the organization on their letterhead (signed and dated) who you will be volunteering for, including your name.
Acceptable forms of government issued identification:
Photo Identification: Driver’s License | Government Employment Card | Military Employment Card | Age of Majority Card | Canadian Citizenship Card | Indian Status Card | International Student Card | Passport | Permanent Resident Card | Firearms Acquisition Certificate | Canadian National Institute for the Blind Card
Non-Photo Identification: Birth Certificate | Baptismal Certificate | Hunting License | Fishing License | Ontario Outdoors Card | Hospital Card | Immigration Papers
*SIN card is not accepted
Please note, for those under the age of 18, record checks can only be done if they are compensated or volunteering for Municipal, Provincial or Federal Governments.
Vulnerable Sector Check
A Vulnerable Sector Check (also known as a Level 3 check) is intended for individuals seeking employment or volunteer opportunities with vulnerable persons. A vulnerable person is defined as a person who, because of their age, a disability, or other circumstances, whether temporary or permanent, are (a) in a position of dependence on others or (b) are otherwise at a greater risk than the general population of being harmed by person(s) in a position of authority or trust to them.
A Vulnerable Sector Check is typically used for the following types of positions and student placements:
- Teachers
- Elder Care
- Daycare
- Coaches
- Nurses
A Vulnerable Sector Check will disclose the following information:
- Criminal convictions summary or indictable from CPIC and/or local databases
- Findings of guilt under the Youth Criminal Justice Act within the applicable disclosure period
- Outstanding entries, such as charges and warrants, judicial orders, peace bonds, probation and prohibition orders
- Absolute and conditional discharges
- Charges that resulted in a finding of not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder
- Pardoned offences authorized under the Criminal Records Act
- Non-conviction information authorized through Exceptional Disclosure