When I was around 18 years old, I stole a variety of goods because I was really stupid and dumb and eventually I got caught. For my court verdict, I was charged with around 20 counts of theft (which comprised a majority of the charges), attempted theft and making a false document that were all non-convictions. I've regretted committing these crimes ever since and I have vowed to change myself for the better. Fast forward years later and I just received a job offer that requires a background check.
Victoria has passed a Spent Conviction Scheme this year that "Non-conviction outcomes and convictions for offences committed when a person was under the age of 15 will be spent immediately from the date of a person’s conviction." However, it says that this legislation will not be in effect until 1 December 2021.
My questions are:
1. Are my non-convictions considered spent under the Scheme?
2. If so, can I say to my employer that I don't have a criminal record?
3. Before 1st December 2021, will the non-convictions still appear on my record? Is it possible to have these non-convictions spent and hidden before the date?
Victoria has passed a Spent Conviction Scheme this year that "Non-conviction outcomes and convictions for offences committed when a person was under the age of 15 will be spent immediately from the date of a person’s conviction." However, it says that this legislation will not be in effect until 1 December 2021.
My questions are:
1. Are my non-convictions considered spent under the Scheme?
2. If so, can I say to my employer that I don't have a criminal record?
3. Before 1st December 2021, will the non-convictions still appear on my record? Is it possible to have these non-convictions spent and hidden before the date?
