In Chinese law, it generally refers to the file record of criminal records, and criminal files are generally stored in the public security department. Criminal records are permanently stored and can be queried on the public security agency system network at any time. However, if a minor commits a crime and the sentence is less than five years, the criminal record sealing system shall be implemented, and no external inquiry shall be allowed except when necessary for handling the case.
Civil disputes refer to social disputes between equal subjects with civil rights and obligations as the content (disciplinability). As a type of legal dispute, civil disputes are generally caused by violations of civil legal norms. Civil subjects violate civil legal obligations and infringe on the civil rights of others, resulting in civil disputes based on civil rights and obligations. Generally speaking, civil disputes are the sum of legal norms that deal with personal and property relations between equal subjects, so no records will be left.
Legal Basis
Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China
Article 286: A person who was under 18 years of age at the time of committing a crime shall be sentenced to a fixed term of not more than five years If sentenced to imprisonment, the criminal record shall be sealed. If criminal records are sealed, they may not be provided to any unit or individual except for the needs of judicial organs for case handling or for inquiries by relevant units in accordance with national regulations. Units conducting inquiries according to law shall keep sealed criminal records confidential. Article 170 When reviewing a case, the People's Procuratorate shall interrogate the criminal suspect, listen to the opinions of the defender, the victim and his or her attorney ad litem, and record the opinions in the case. If the defender, the victim and his or her litigation agent submit written opinions, they shall be attached to the file. Article 159 Before the conclusion of the case investigation, if the defense lawyer makes a request, the investigation agency shall listen to the defense lawyer's opinions and record them in the record. If the defense lawyer submits written opinions, they shall be attached to the file. Article 158 During the course of investigation, if a criminal suspect is found to have committed other major criminal acts, the period of investigation and detention shall be recalculated from the date of discovery in accordance with the provisions of Article 154 of this Law.
If a criminal suspect does not tell his true name or address and his identity is unknown, his identity shall be investigated, and the period of investigation and detention shall be calculated from the date when his identity is found out, but his criminal behavior shall not be stopped. Investigate and collect evidence. If the criminal facts are clear, the evidence is reliable and sufficient, and it is indeed impossible to ascertain his identity, he can also be prosecuted and tried based on his self-reported name.