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    What type of convictions cannot be spent?

    The following convictions cannot be spent under the Spent Convictions Act 2009 (SA):

    • a conviction of a body corporate [s 5(2)(a)]
    • a conviction of a class prescribed by the regulations [s 5(2)(c)]
    • a conviction for a sex offence unless the offence is an eligible sex offence or a designated sex-related offence [s 5(2)(b)]
      • An eligible sex offence means a sex offence (being either an eligible adult offence or an eligible juvenile offence) for which a sentence of imprisonment is not imposed.
      • See What types of convictions can be spent? for the definitions of eligible adult offence, eligible juvenile offence and designated sex-related offence.
    What type of convictions cannot be spent?  :  Last Revised: Fri Jan 31st 2025
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