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Non-Court Disposals – A guide

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These are items that could appear on your record if you are applying for roles that require a standard or enhanced type of criminal record check.

Some of these disposals listed will apply to those under the age of 18 only, adults (over 18) or to both categories.

The document linked below lays out the different types of items that can appear on your record and which are classed as convictions, and which are not.

There are a number of different types, and each have been clearly labelled as either convictions or not. However, they can still appear on your record in some circumstances and this is explained.

For Under 18s, examples of these types can be:

  • Informed Warnings
  • Restorative Cautions
  • Cautions
  • Diversionary Youth Conference or Plan

For Adults, examples of these can be:

  • Community Resolution Notices (CRN)
  • Cautions
  • Penalty Notice of Disorder (PND)
  • Informed Warnings

More information on these can be found in the guide listed below for download.