How to make a spent conviction application in Victoria

In March 2021, the Victorian Parliament passed the Spent Conviction Act 2021 (Vic). This Act will come into operation in 2021, although the exact date is not set at this point. The spent conviction scheme will allow people who have a conviction recorded against their name removed. There are some offences and penalties which will be automatically removed (see our previous article 'Spent Convictions - Finally Here' for a description of these offences). However, there are some offences and penalties which require an application to be made for the conviction to be spent. This article will explain how such an application can be made.

Which Offences/Penalties Need an Application?

You will need to make an application in the Magistrates' Court for your conviction to be spent if: