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Criminal Record Check Help!?

I need help understanding what failure to comply with sentence or disposition (x2) means. I got my first reference check today and found that on it. Its from youth court, and I just turned 18 (on Oct. 23). I knew of the summary charges such as mischief, assault, obstruct police, and a couple counts of breach which were over 3 years ago. It was my understanding that all this would be erased from my record once I turned 18. so why is that still there? When will it go away? How will it affect me if it remains and I submit my reference check to St. Johns Ambulance (to be a volunteer for their Therapy Dog Program) and for work at the Child and Family Center. I think it means that I missed a court date for being sentenced. And I recall being in Youth Detention on that day it states, so if someone could also help me find out who I have to talk to to get this cleared or figured out. Like do I need to call the Lawyer I had, or my old probation officer. (Note: the date for this conviction was Feb. 1, 2006, so it was awhile ago).

Public Comments

1. I would begin by contacting an attorney - either the one who handled the case or a new one.
2. I am not an expert, but I'm pretty sure your criminal record follows you regardless of whether it's juvenile. Perhaps it eventually falls off, but not as soon as this. That really sucks for people who clean up later. If I were you, I would contact the clerk of courts in the county you were charged. They can give you the specifics on the charges and what you need to do to fulfill your duties. They can give you an idea of whether you should contact an attorney. I'm sorry for your prior bad decisions and I really hope the canine therapy program works out for you. That is an awesome way to give back to society. I really commend you for cleaning up your act. Best wishes.
3. Failure to Comply is a summary conviction for failure to serve a youth sentence or fine. I surmise these would be related to the outcome of one of your original charges. As for youth records, they are not automatically destroyed when a person turns 18. It depends on the seriousness of the crime, and the outcome of the trial. Typically for summary convictions the record is destroyed three years after the end of the sentence, (looks like at the end of your probation) unless you face another conviction during that time. The RCMP and the court can tell you when this date is. In the meantime, it's up to the organizations whether they'll take you on. You have the right not to submit the check, but it may make sense to be honest with the organizations. The good news is it looks like your record will be clean in only a few months. Good luck.