Fingerprinting
Anyone charged with a criminal offence must go to Brampton (A. Grenville and William Davis) Courthouse on the date noted on their release forms. They are required to bring their release forms and identification (i.e., driver's license, passport etc.) to Brampton (A. Grenville and William Davis) Courthouse to have their fingerprints and photographs taken.
All fingerprints and photographs are retained on the police computer system.
Peel Regional Police no longer offers fingerprinting for non-criminal matters. Some local RCMP agencies still offer these services.
Should you have an illness preventing you from attending your scheduled appointment and wish to re-schedule or have any other inquiry, please call 905-453-3311 ext. 4840 to speak to a Fingerprint Technician.
Destruction of Fingerprint Records
You may apply online to destroy your fingerprints and photos if:
- You were arrested but not convicted
- You have no criminal record
- You have no pending charges
- At least 60 days have passed since your last court date
The process may take 6–12 months. Requests can be denied for:
- Serious offences
- Public safety concerns
- Ongoing investigations
Note: requests to destroy fingerprints may be denied for up to five years after a case ends if the offence is serious, there are public safety concerns or the person is involved in an ongoing investigation.
Request Destruction of Fingerprint Records or Destruction Appeal
If you are convicted of an offence, you may apply for a record suspension (pardon) through the Parole Board of Canada. For details on this process, visit Government of Canada’s Record Suspensions.
