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Spent / Unspent Criminal Convictions
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, a conviction becomes spent after a period of time. The rehabilitation period varies according to the sentence given, not to the offence committed. For a custodial sentence, the length of time actually served is irrelevant: the rehabilitation period is determined by the original sentence.
| The following sentences become spent after fixed periods from the date of conviction. |
Rehabilitation Period |
| Sentence |
Over 18
when convicted |
Under 18
when convicted |
Prison sentence (including suspended sentences)
6 months to 2.5 years |
10 yrs |
5 yrs |
Prison sentence (including suspended sentences)
6 months or less |
7 yrs |
3.5 yrs |
| Fines, probation, compensation, community service, reparation orders, curfew orders |
5yrs |
2.5 yrs |
| Absolute discharge |
6 mths |
6mths |
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Please note: Custodial sentences of more than two and a half years never become spent.
A custodial sentence, also known as a sentence of imprisonment, or detention, is where the offender is detained in custody for a period of time.
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Never |
Never |
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