“Criminal Record Checks: New Brunswick Application Process.”

There are several ways to obtain a criminal record check in New Brunswick. You can apply for a criminal record check online or in person. The BNPP Regional Police, for example, offers an online process for criminal record checks that is available 24 hours a day. This service is only available to residents of Beresford, Nigadoo, Petit-Rocher South, Petit-Rocher, Petit-Rocher North, and Pointe-Verte. If you are unable to apply online, you can apply in person at the BNPP Regional Police station in Nigadoo. Triton is another organization that offers online criminal record checks in New Brunswick. The Fredericton Police Force also offers an online process for criminal record checks for individuals living and working in Canada. If you are living or working outside of Canada, you can obtain a police check from the RCMP by submitting your fingerprints.

Online vs in-person applications

There are several options for obtaining a criminal record check in New Brunswick, both online and in person.

Online Applications

Online applications are a convenient option for those who need a criminal record check in New Brunswick. Triton, for example, offers an online criminal record check service with industry-leading turnaround times. The process is straightforward and can be completed in just a few minutes. First, individuals fill in their personal information, including legal names, contact information, birthday, gender, and place of birth. Second, they enter their payment details using secure methods. Finally, the results are emailed within 15 minutes. This option is ideal for those who need their criminal record check fast and don't want to deal with the hassle of visiting a police station.

Another option for online criminal record checks is through the Fredericton Police Force, which offers a new online process for individuals needing a police screening check for volunteer or employment purposes. This system is accessible 24 hours a day and handles all aspects of the process electronically, including identification verification and fee payment. If there are no concerns or follow-up requirements, an email will be sent to inform the applicant that their criminal record check is complete and ready for pickup. It is important to note that this process is intended for individuals living and working in Canada and is not recommended for those under 18 years of age or without established personal credit history.

The BNPP Regional Police also offers an online criminal record check process for residents of their jurisdiction, including the areas of Beresford, Nigadoo, Petit-Rocher South, Petit-Rocher, Petit-Rocher North, and Pointe-Verte. The application process can be completed at any time, and all aspects, including identity verification and payment, are handled electronically. The completed criminal record check will be emailed to the applicant within 7 business days if no follow-up is required.

In-Person Applications

For those who prefer or require an in-person option, the BNPP Regional Police and Fredericton Police Force also offer this alternative. The BNPP Regional Police station is located at 398 Principale St., Nigadoo, New Brunswick, and is open for in-person applications on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am and 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Similarly, the Fredericton Police Force accepts in-person applications at City Hall, 397 Queen Street, from Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:00 pm. The fees and processing times for in-person applications are the same as for online applications.

Types of criminal record checks

There are four types of criminal record checks in New Brunswick. Before requesting a criminal record check, it is important to discuss with your employer which type they require. It is also important to note that each check is only valid for one organization.

Name-Based Criminal Record Check (CRC)

This is a basic check for applicants looking to work or volunteer for an employer or organization. It does not involve children or vulnerable adults. A name-based CRC uses names and dates of birth to check the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) system for a criminal convictions summary and findings of guilt under the Youth Criminal Justice Act within the applicable disclosure period.

Certified Criminal Record Check

A certified CRC uses fingerprints when a name-based CRC cannot definitively confirm a person's identity. A fingerprint search of the National Repository of Criminal Records is conducted by the RCMP's Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS).

Police Information Check (PIC)

A PIC is limited to criminal convictions, outstanding criminal charges and warrants, and other judicial orders. It can be used for employment outside of Canada, and you can apply for a PIC when you are outside of Canada by verifying your identity with a local police force or the nearest consulate.

Police Information Check – Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS)

A PIC-VS is for employment or volunteer services that involve children or vulnerable adults. A PIC-VS includes criminal convictions, outstanding criminal charges and warrants, and other judicial orders, in addition to non-convictions and files in which you were a bona fide suspect in a founded substantiated offence. However, it won't include unsubstantiated allegations. A PIC-VS can only be done for organizations in Canada. The position itself can be outside of Canada, but the results of the vulnerable sector check must stay within Canada. Finally, you can't apply for a PIC-VS outside of Canada.

Identification requirements

To get a criminal record check in New Brunswick, you must provide two current pieces of identification, one of which must be government-issued. The government-issued ID must include the applicant's name, date of birth, signature (where applicable), photo, and expiry date.

Photo Identification

You must provide at least one of the following:

• Driver's license
• New Brunswick identification card
• Permanent resident card
• Refugee Protection Claimant Document

Non-Photo Identification

You must provide at least one of the following:

• Health insurance card (issued by a province in Canada)
• Birth certificate
• Citizenship Card (or Citizenship Certificate)
• Confirmation of Permanent Residence
• Work Permit or Study Permit issued by the Government of Canada
• Firearms License for Possession & Acquisition
• Military Service Identification Card

Payment methods

The payment methods for criminal record checks in New Brunswick vary depending on the service provider and application method.

Triton Canada

Triton Canada offers online criminal record checks and accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express as payment methods. Their platform includes a user-friendly online application where individuals can fill in their personal information and payment details.

BNPP Regional Police

The BNPP Regional Police offers two methods to obtain a criminal record check: online and in-person. For online applications, only credit card transactions are accepted. For in-person applications, cash payment is the only accepted form of payment.

It is important to note that the BNPP Regional Police's online application is only applicable to residents of the following areas: Beresford, Nigadoo, Petit-Rocher South, Petit-Rocher, Petit-Rocher North, and Pointe-Verte.

FCNB-Approved Background Check Vendors

FCNB, or the Financial and Consumer Services Commission, has approved background check vendors that meet their minimum requirements. One such vendor is Mintz Global Screening, which individuals can use to obtain their criminal record checks. However, the specific payment methods accepted by these vendors are not explicitly mentioned.

Results delivery

The delivery of criminal record check results in New Brunswick depends on the method used to obtain the check.

If you use an online service, such as Triton, your results will typically be emailed to you within 15 minutes of completing the process.

On the other hand, if you apply for a criminal record check through the BNPP Regional Police, you will receive your completed check via email within 7 business days. This is provided that no follow-up is required and that you reside in the BNPP Regional Police area: Beresford, Nigadoo, Petit-Rocher South, Petit-Rocher, Petit-Rocher North, and Pointe-Verte.

For those who are unable or unwilling to use the online platform, BNPP Regional Police also offers in-person applications. The processing times for these applications are not specified, but the fees remain the same as the online applications.

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