<P> A criminal record or police record is a record of a person's criminal history, generally used by potential employers, lenders, and others to assess his or her trustworthiness . The information included in a criminal record and the existence of a criminal record varies between countries and even between jurisdictions within a country . In most cases it lists all non-expunged criminal offences and may also include traffic offences such as speeding and drunk - driving . In some countries the record is limited to actual convictions (where the individual has pleaded guilty or been declared guilty by a qualified court), while in others it also includes arrests, charges dismissed, charges pending and charges of which the individual has been acquitted . </P> <P> Individuals in Australia can obtain a national criminal history to check themselves, and certain organisations can apply for one on their behalf . A person may be required to undergo a criminal record check as part of employment screening, as a prerequisite for volunteer work, as preparation for a court appearance, to apply for a visa to enter or stay in some countries, or to satisfy a statutory requirement . Individuals can obtain a national criminal history through two ways: </P>

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