What is a CRJMC? Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check explained

CRJMC in one sentence

A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC), sometimes called a Level 2 check, is one of the three types of police record check defined by Ontario's Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015. It shows everything a Criminal Record Check (Level 1) shows, plus certain discharges, outstanding charges, arrest warrants and some judicial orders.

What a CRJMC can include

The Act sets out exactly which information may be disclosed for each type of check. According to the Government of Ontario, a CRJMC includes everything in a Criminal Record Check, plus the items below.

• Criminal convictions for which a record suspension (pardon) has not been granted — the same information as a Level 1 check.
• Findings of guilt under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, only where that Act permits disclosure.
• Absolute discharges, generally for one year after the discharge was granted.
• Conditional discharges, generally for three years after the discharge was granted.
• Outstanding criminal charges and arrest warrants.
• Certain judicial orders, such as some peace bonds, probation and prohibition orders.

What a CRJMC does not include

A CRJMC does not include the extra information reserved for a Vulnerable Sector Check, such as findings of not criminally responsible due to mental disorder, pardoned sexual offences, or the limited non-conviction information that can be released only when a strict legal test is met. It also does not include general police contact information, such as being a witness or a victim, or calls where no charge was laid.

CRJMC vs Level 1 vs Vulnerable Sector Check

• Criminal Record Check (Level 1): criminal convictions (and permitted youth findings of guilt). Suitable when an organization only needs to know about convictions.
• Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2, CRJMC): Level 1 plus discharges within their disclosure periods, outstanding charges, warrants and certain judicial orders.
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3): CRJMC plus additional information, for people working or volunteering with children or other vulnerable persons. It must be requested through your local police service.

Who asks for a CRJMC?

Employers, staffing agencies, landlords, licensing bodies and volunteer organizations may ask for a CRJMC when they need a fuller picture than convictions alone — for example where a role involves trust, money, security or access to property. Each organization decides which check it accepts, so confirm the exact type with them before you order. If the role involves children or vulnerable persons, a CRJMC is not enough: you will need a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Your rights under Ontario law

• A check can only be done with your written consent.
• Results go to you first. You review them, and you decide whether to share them with the organization that asked for the check.
• Only the information the Act allows for that type of check can be disclosed.

How to get a CRJMC

In Ontario, police record checks are conducted by police services, and some checks can be completed by third-party providers. Vulnerable Sector Checks must always go through your local police service. The Government of Ontario does not issue checks or license third-party providers.

With Ontario Criminal Record Check you can order a CRJMC online for $45 CAD plus applicable taxes: you apply, give your consent, verify your identity with our screening provider and receive your result securely in your account. Online ordering opens soon — you can join the waitlist today.

Before you order: a short checklist

• Ask the requesting organization which check it needs: Level 1, CRJMC (Level 2) or Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Ask whether it accepts results from a private online provider.
• Ask how recent the check must be (some ask for one issued within the last 6 or 12 months).
• Have your legal name, any previous names, date of birth and current address ready.

Sources

• Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015 (Ontario e-Laws)
• Police record checks — Government of Ontario