A pardon makes it possible for persons who have one to have their criminal records kept separate from other legal records. This vastly decreases the public character of the conviction and limits access to the criminal record. This measure can be availed by persons who have been convicted of a criminal offence, have served their sentence and have proven they respect the law.
You must wait three years to make the request if you have been found guilty under summary proceedings and five years, if you have been found guilty by indictment (criminal act).
Consult the link for Pardon for further information.
