Generally, theft will leave a lifelong record. Currently, criminal records in China are kept for life. As long as a record is left, it cannot be undone. After five years, criminal record rules will be lifted, usually for juvenile offenders. Sealed criminal records may not be provided to any unit or individual, except when the judicial authorities need to handle the case or the relevant units need to inquire in accordance with national regulations.
Article 275 of the "Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates that if a person is under the age of 18 at the time of the crime and is sentenced to a fixed-term imprisonment of not more than five years, the relevant criminal records shall be sealed.
Criminal records that have been sealed shall 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.
2. Eliminate theft criminal records within a few years
There is no criminal record elimination system in our country, and illegal records and criminal records will accompany the parties throughout their lives.
Criminal record generally refers to a person’s past record of illegal and criminal behavior. Also known as the criminal record system, in Chinese law, it generally refers to the archival records of criminal records. Criminal files are generally stored in the public security department. Records of criminal liability in files, also known as criminal records, are essentially impossible to erase. However, in some places there are relevant regulations and judicial interpretations, which believe that juvenile offenders who can actively repent can have their criminal records sealed in files, so the criminal records will accompany the parties throughout their lives. As long as it doesn't break the law, it won't affect your life and work. If a minor commits a crime, he or she shall be exempted from the obligation to report when employed or joining the military.
Relevant legal knowledge
Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China
Article 100 Criminal Record Reporting System Persons who have been criminally punished in accordance with the law shall truthfully report their crimes to the relevant units. Anyone who has received criminal punishment while enlisting in the military or being employed must not conceal it.
Persons who were under the age of 18 at the time of the crime and sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of less than 5 years are exempt from the reporting obligations stipulated in the preceding paragraph.
3. How long will the theft records be kept?
1. Theft criminal records will be retained permanently and will not be eliminated.
2. Criminal record generally refers to a person’s past record of illegal and criminal behavior. Also known as the criminal record system, in Chinese law, it generally refers to the archival records of criminal records. Criminal files are generally stored in the public security department.
Article 275 of the "Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates that if a person is under the age of 18 at the time of the crime and is sentenced to a fixed-term imprisonment of not more than five years, the relevant criminal records shall be sealed.
Criminal records that have been sealed shall 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.