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Adult Criminal Record Clearance Overview

Adult criminal records for cases in which you were convicted are eligible to be set aside in some situations. You have to file a petition in court to start the process, and it is up to the judge whether or not to grant your petition.   

  • With certain exceptions, if you were convicted of a Class C felony, your record may be set aside by the court five years after judgment, so long as you have not been convicted of anything other than motor vehicle violations. 
  • With certain exceptions, if you were convicted of a Class B felony, the record can be set aside 7 years after your conviction or release from imprisonment, so long as you have not been arrested or convicted of anything other than motor vehicle violations during that time. 
  • With certain exceptions, if you were convicted of Class A misdemeanor convictions, your record may be set aside by the court three years after judgment, so long as you have not been arrested or convicted of anything other than motor vehicle violations during that time. 
  • With certain exceptions, if you were convicted of Class B or C misdemeanor convictions, your record may be set aside by the court one year after judgment, so long as you have not been arrested or convicted of anything other than motor vehicle violations during that time. If you were convicted of an offense involving marijuana before you were 21, the record can be set aside one year after judgment, so long as you have not been convicted of anything other than motor vehicle violations. 

With certain exceptions, if you were convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicants or operating a vehicle while having a blood alcohol content above that jurisdiction’s permissible blood alcohol content, your record is eligible for diversion within 30 days after the date of your first appearance on the summons and have your convictions be dismissed with prejudice upon successful completion of a diversion agreement. 

Adult criminal records for arrests for which you were never convicted are eligible to be set aside in some situations. You have to file a petition in court to start the process, and it is up to the judge whether or not to grant your petition. You are not eligible if you have been arrested in the past three years or have been convicted of anything other than motor vehicle violations in the past 10 years.   

  • With certain exceptions, if you were arrested but no charges were filed within one year, the record can be set aside. 
  • With certain exceptions, if you were arrested and the charges were dismissed or you were acquitted, the record can be set aside immediately. 

Adult Criminal Record Clearance Policies

Records of some convictions involving marijuana can be set aside if the defendant was under 21 and has no other convictions, excluding motor vehicle violations, and has complied with the sentence. Or. Rev. Stat. § 137.226.
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Records relating to Class C felony convictions may be set aside by the court five years after judgment, so long as the individual does not have an other offense, excluding motor vehicle violations, whether or not the other conviction is for conduct associated with the same criminal episode that caused the arrest, citation, charge or conviction. Or. Rev. Stat. § 137.225(1)(a),(b), (7)(b)(B).
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Records relating to Class B felony convictions can be set aside 7 years after conviction or release from imprisonment, so long as the individual has not been convicted of anything other than motor vehicle violations. Or. Rev. Stat. § 137.225(1)(b), (7).
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Records relating to Class A misdemeanor convictions may be set aside by the court three years after judgment, so long as the individual has not been arrested or convicted of anything other than motor vehicle violations during that time. Or. Rev. Stat. § 137.225(1)(a),(b), (7)(b)(C).
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Records relating to Class B or C misdemeanor convictions may be set aside by the court one year after judgment, so long as the individual has not been arrested or convicted of anything other than motor vehicle violations during that time. Or. Rev. Stat. § 137.225(1)(a),(b), (7)(b)(D).
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Records relating to records of arrest, citation, or charges which are pardoned by the governor may be sealed by the court. ORS § 144.653.
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Records relating to an offense of driving while under the influence of intoxicants or operating a vehicle while having a blood alcohol content above that jurisdiction's permissible blood alcohol content are eligible for diversion within 30 days after the date of the defendant's first appearance on the summons and have their convictions be dismissed with prejudice upon successful completion of a diversion agreement. ORS § 813.200, ORS § 813.210, ORS § 813.215.
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Records of arrest can be set aside and sealed if no charges are filed at any time after 60 days from the date the prosecuting attorney indicates that the state has elected not to proceed with a prosecution or contempt proceeding. Or. Rev. Stat. § 137.225(1)(c).
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Records of arrest can be set aside and sealed at any time after the dismissal of the charge or acquittal. Or. Rev. Stat. § 137.225(1)(d).
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Records of a case in which a person is found guilty except for insanity on charges that could be set aside under Or. Rev. Stat. § 137.225, can be set aside and sealed between one to seven years depending on the offense. Or. Rev. Stat. § 137.223(2).
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Juvenile Record Clearance Overview

Below is a general overview of when juvenile records can be expunged in Oregon. Please note that the Clean Slate Clearinghouse does not provide legal advice.  

Read the legal policies and statutes for detailed statutory information.   

Juvenile Record Clearance Policies Overview  

Most juvenile records can be expunged.   

  • If you were not charged and your case was dismissed, your record can be expunged after you turn 18. You have to submit a request to the court to start the process, and the judge is required to grant your request if your meet the criteria. If you were convicted, your record can be expunged after you turn 18. The juvenile department shall file with the court an application for expunction of the records of a person the juvenile department determines meets the criteria. 
  • If you were convicted your record can be expunged five years after your case, probation, or commitment ends. You have to submit a request to the court to start the process, and the judge is required to grant your request if you meet the criteria .
  • Prostitution offenses can be expunged at any time. You have to submit a request to the court to start the process, and the judge is required to grant your request if you meet the criteria. 
  • You can also submit a request to the court to expunge your juvenile record at any time, even if you do not meet the criteria. It is up to the judge whether or not to grant your request. 
  • If you were convicted of an act that would constitute rape in the third degree, sodomy in the third degree, or sexual abuse in the third degree, or an attempt to commit those crimes, or Class C felony sex crime, your record can be expunged upon petition, so long as five years have elapsed, you were younger than 16 years old at the time of the offense, and you are not subject to a disqualifying event. 

You may not be eligible for expungement if you have certain convictions or adjudications on your record or have pending criminal or juvenile charges.   

Find a Lawyer 

If you think you might be eligible to have your record expunged, find a lawyer who may be able to help you. Some lawyers might help you for free, although you may still need to pay a fee to file the paperwork in court.    

Court Forms and Resources  

If you cannot find a lawyer to help you, you may be able to file a petition on your own using these court forms and resources. 

Juvenile Record Clearance Policies

Records relating to a juvenile matter will be expunged upon petition by the court and hearing, so long as at least five years have elapsed since the date of the person's most recent termination. Or. Rev. Stat. § 419A.262(3).
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Records relating to a charge, allegation, or adjudication for prostitution will be expunged if the person was under 18 years of age at the time of the incident. Or. Rev. Stat. § 419A.262(4).
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Records related to charges brought under the jurisdiction of the court may be expunged upon petition after the person reaches 18 years of age. Or. Rev. Stat. § 419A.262(3),(4),(6). 
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Records relating to juvenile delinquency matters can be expunged upon petition, if the court finds that to do so would be in the best interests of the person and the public. Or. Rev. Stat. § 419A.262(9).
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A record relating to a juvenile adjudication for an act that would constitute rape in the third degree, sodomy in the third degree, or sexual abuse in the third degree, or an attempt to commit those crimes, their record can be expunged upon petition, so long as five years have elapsed and the person is not subject to a disqualifying event. Or. Rev. Stat. § 419A.262 (3), (10)(a).
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A record relating to a juvenile adjudication for a Class C felony sex crime can be expunged upon petition, so long as five years have elapsed, the person was under 16 years old at the time of the offense, and the person is not subject to a disqualifying event. Or. Rev. Stat. § 419A.262(10)(b).


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Records relating to charges that were dismissed will be expunged upon petition when the person reaches 18 years of age. Or. Rev. Stat. § 419A.262(6)(a).
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Records relating to an arrest will be expunged upon petition when the person reaches 18 years of age. Or. Rev. Stat. § 419A.262 (2),(3),(6).
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Find A Lawyer

Legal service providers located in the state.

Contact information for legal aid organizations, bar associations, and other organizations that engage in record clearance work is provided for informational purposes only. The NRRC does not endorse or recommend any organization or individual referenced on the site. If you are a legal service provider who offers record clearance services, please contact us.

Legal Aid Services of Oregon – Albany

Service area: Linn and Benton counties.

Legal Aid Services of Oregon – Central Oregon

Service area: Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties

Legal Aid Services of Oregon – Klamath Falls

Service area: Klamath and Lake counties

Legal Aid Services of Oregon – Pendleton

Service area: Gilliam, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, and Wheeler counties

Legal Aid Services of Oregon – Portland

Service area: Clackamas, Hood River, Multnomah, Sherman, and Wasco counties

Legal Aid Services of Oregon – Roseburg

Service area: Douglas County

Legal Aid Services of Oregon – Salem

Service area: Marion and Polk counties

Metropolitan Public Defender

Service area: Statewide

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