The Records Department provides police clearance checks for individuals requiring background screening for employment, volunteer work, adoption, immigration, or other purposes. Our team processes various types of checks, including Criminal Record Checks, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Checks, and Vulnerable Sector Checks.
We are committed to providing accurate, timely, and confidential service while adhering to all legislative and privacy requirements. This page provides information about the different types of checks available, required documentation, fees, and how to apply.
Please note that processing times for police clearance checks can take up to 20 business days. Due to high demand, we often experience a large volume of requests. We kindly ask that you only contact us if your application has exceeded 20 business days, as our team is working diligently to process all requests as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to serve the community efficiently.
We offer three levels of Record Checks:
Police Criminal Record Check (PCRC)
This check is intended for applicants who are involved as a volunteer, employee or in any situation where a BASIC Police Criminal Record Check is requested. This check is NOT intended for applicants who are seeking volunteer and/or employment with vulnerable persons.
Police Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)
This check is intended for applicants who are seeking volunteer and/or employment with agencies that require a Police Criminal Record Check, along with local police involvement. The agency has determined that a search of pardoned sex offenders or contacts relating to mental health apprehensions is not required; therefore, this check is NOT intended for applicants who are seeking volunteer and /or employment with vulnerable persons.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
This check is restricted to applicants seeking employment and/or volunteering with vulnerable individuals. With your consent, a query of sex offences for which a pardon has been granted will be conducted in compliance with the Criminal Records Act (CRA).
By definition, “Vulnerable Persons” means persons who, because of their age, a disability or other circumstances, whether temporary or permanent, (A) are in a position of dependence on others; or (B) are otherwise at a greater risk than the general population of being harmed by persons in a position of authority or trust relative to them.
If you are not planning on working or volunteering with vulnerable persons as defined above, you only require a Police Information Check (PIC).
Record Suspension – Local Indices Check
If you are in the process of applying for a Record Suspension and need a Local Indices check, please select the button below.
Children’s Law Reform Act (CLRA) Police Record Check
The Children’s Law Reform Act (CLRA) requires all non-parent applicants seeking custody (decision-making responsibility) or parenting time in family court to provide the court with a CLRA Police Record Check. This is a specialized check, distinct from other types such as Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Check.
Who should apply?
This check is required for any non-parent but is applying to the court for decision-making responsibility or parenting time under the CLRA.
Steps to completing your CLRA Police Record Check
- Download and complete the CLRA Police Record Check Form
- Submit the form to Chatham-Kent Police Service
- Bring two pieces of valid Government-issued ID
- Pay applicable fee of $16, payable at the time of submission
The police service will process your application and provide you with the certified results to submit to the court.