If you have served time, gone bankrupt or been put on the failure-to-pay list (失信名单), the law gives you a way to start over; finish the paperwork first
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- Saves money
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- Takes some hours
- Long-term effort
In plain words
People released after serving a sentence may not be discriminated against in employment, schooling or social insurance, and the government helps those in hardship find a place to settle. If you were under 18 when you committed the crime and were sentenced to 5 years or less, the record is sealed and you do not have to report it when joining the army or looking for work. The failure-to-pay list (失信名单) lasts 2 years, and once the money is paid back the court must remove your name within 3 working days. An adult's criminal record is not sealed, and you must report it honestly when joining the army or applying for a job.
Mentioned in
- When you are sued or an enforcement order is issued, report your assets honestly, repay what you can, and don't transfer your house or money to relatives, friends or a company
- If you are restricted from spending or put on the dishonest-debtor list, first find out under which provision you were placed, and apply for correction where it can be corrected
Translated from the Chinese original. Original book, section 7, tip 19. Content may be out of date and rules differ by place. When you actually deal with an agency, a doctor or a court, follow what local officials, doctors and lawyers tell you. Disclaimer