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What is meant by the terms expungement, expunge, expunction in the State of Oregon?
These terms all refer to the process of filing a motion asking the court to set aside / seal a record of conviction(s) and / or arrest(s). If the motion is granted, the court will order the sealing of the conviction record (if any), the arrest record, and any other official records in the case including police reports associated with the case. The relevant Oregon statute related to adult expungement procedures is found at Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 137.225. Juvenile expunction law is found at ORS 419A.260 - 419A.262.
This website deals primarily with adult expungement under Oregon law.
I was convicted of a crime some time ago. How do I know if I am eligible to expunge my Oregon conviction?
Determining whether or not you're eligible to expunge your conviction often requires a consultation with an experienced expungement lawyer. This site provides only an overview.
Were you convicted of the crime? If so, see Chart One. If you were arrested but not convicted, refer to Chart Two.
I have an Oregon DUII conviction / DUII diversion on my record. Can I expunge / seal this offense? No. Traffic offenses, including charges of DUII, reckless driving, hit and run (failure to perform duties of a driver), speeding, etc. CANNOT be expunged under Oregon law. Some states do allow DUI charges to be expunged / sealed; however Oregon does not. Effective in 2010, DUII (and other traffic crime) arrests may be expunged if the charge was dismissed (other than DUII diversion-related dismissals) or if the prosecutor declined prosecution on the case. However, DUII convictions and dismissals resulting from the successful completion of the diversion program still will not be eligible to be sealed or expunged. I was convicted of marijuana charge(s). Can I expunge these convictions? Yes. I was convicted of prostitution related charges in Oregon. Can I expunge this offense? Yes, these offenses can be expunged if you're otherwise eligible including commercial sexual solicitation. I was convicted of a drug charge several years ago. Can I expunge this conviction? Maybe. Most drug offenses are expungeable including many possession charges and all offenses involving marijuana. Many delivery and manufacturing charges are not expungeable. Contact an Oregon expungement lawyer for direct advice about expunging your criminal conviction. Do I really need to file a motion to seal my record? I thought that expungement happens automatically. Your Oregon criminal record will not be expunged unless you (or your attorney) makes a formal written motion to seal the arrest / conviction. It does NOT happen automatically. How much will it cost to expunge my Oregon record? The court fees are set forth in the table below.
You will also have to pay for fingerprinting and your lawyer's fee if you hire an attorney. Most expungement motions are uncontested so the legal fees are typically modest. How much time will it take to expunge my record? It usually takes a few moths for the court to address a motion to seal your record. If the motion is contested (opposed by the District Attorney's Office), it may take longer still. Contact attorney Sandi Pellikaan at 503.705.7543 if you would like to hire an attorney to expunge your arrest or conviction record. |
Websites, including this one, provide general information but do not provide legal advice or create a lawyer / client relationship. General information cannot replace legal advice specific to your arrest or conviction. Consult qualified Oregon expungement lawyers / attorneys for advice about any specific arrest or conviction that you would like to seal. Oregon attorneys are governed by the Oregon Code of Professional Responsibility. This website may be considered an advertisement for services under the Code. All the information contained in this website is believed to be accurate but is not warranted or guaranteed in any way.
Sandi Pellikaan provides Oregon criminal defense assistance in the Portland metro area. Expungement services are provided throughout the State of Oregon. Ms. Pellikaan accepts American Express, Discover, Visa and MasterCard credit cards / card. Copyright 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009. |