Record Suspension / Pardon

Since having a criminal record negatively impacts people’s ability to find employment, all those who are eligible for a record suspension/pardon are encouraged to apply. JHS has been assisting to complete these applications for the past 10 years and continues to do so on a fee for service basis, which is set at $250 per applicant. (Ontario Works pays $250 for their clients plus the additional cost such as application, fingerprinting etc.). JHS staff work on site to streamline the record suspension/pardon process and to ensure that all of the conditions are met before the application is submitted. In addition, this one on one service is provided in an effort to prevent the client from accessing this type of assistance from commercial enterprises that charge much higher and more prohibitive fees. Currently this service is offered to residents in Barrie, Alliston, Collingwood, Orillia, and Midland, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, and all outlying areas in the Greater Simcoe and Muskoka regions.

John Howard Society of Simcoe & Muskoka: Main Office
80 Bradford St. – Unit 228
Barrie, ON
L4N 6S7