Oregon: Adult Convictions (OR-C-8)

Records relating to records of arrest, citation, or charges which are pardoned by the governor may be sealed by the court. ORS § 144.653.

Record Detail(s)

Pardon

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

No

Mandatory / Discretionary

Discretionary

Hearing

No

Clearance Process

Petition-based

Remedy

Seal

Ineligible Category or Citation

There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.

Procedure General

When the Governor grants a pardon, the Governor or the Governor's designee shall within 10 days notify: The presiding judge of the circuit court of the county in which the pardoned conviction occurred; and the district attorney of the county in which the pardoned conviction occurred. ORS § 144.653.

Fees

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

Effect

The presiding judge shall issue an order sealing the record of conviction and other official records in the case, including the records of arrest, citation or charge. The clerk of the court shall forward a certified copy of the order to such agencies as directed by the court. ORS § 144.653, ORS § 144.655.

Forms

There is no statutory language.

Waiting Periods

There is no waiting period.

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