If you have pleaded guilty to an offence or have been found guilty you may want to know if you have a criminal record.
This is a very complicated area of law. It’s important to ask your lawyer to explain to you what the future effects will be for each outcome that you get at court.
What about the 'Working with Children Check'?
When you apply for jobs (including volunteer jobs) working with children and young people, you need to get a 'working with children check'.
If you are charged with certain crimes (especially crimes involving child victims), these will appear in the check and may make it harder to get work with kids.
Your lawyer can explain more about this and whether you are affected.
Where can I get more help?
| Organisation | Information | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid Youth Hotline | The hotline provides legal advice and information to young people under 18. It operates 9am to midnight weekdays, with a 24-hour service from Friday 9am to Sunday midnight and also on public holidays. | Phone: 1800 10 18 10 |
| Law Access NSW | Provides free telephone legal information and referrals to other services, including to your nearest Legal Aid NSW office, Community Legal Centres, private lawyers and other organisations that can help. | Chat to our team by clicking on 'Chat with us' on the right or by calling 1300 888 529 Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm. |
October 2023