The expunction process destroys or seals records of your contact with the police agencies, juvenile court and the county juvenile department. If the juvenile department or the court approve and expunction of your records, this is what happens:

• Any agency who has a record based on the contact must remove the record.
• If people ask the agency or the court about your record, they must tell that person that you do not have one.
• The juvenile department or court will give you a copy of the expunction notice or order, and a list of the agencies that have records.
• You are legally permitted to say that your juvenile record never existed.

Yes. If you turn 18 after January 2, 2022 and you were never found within the jurisdiction of the court. The juvenile department will process the expunction after you turn 18 and your case is closed. However, if you were found within the jurisdiction of the court, you must apply for expunction.

For more information on expunction, view our Expunction Brochures in English & Spanish.

To view applications for expunction, visit the Juvenile Court Improvement Program

To Qualify for an Expunction, You Have to Meet ONE of the Six Criteria Listed Below:

1. You were NEVER found within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, and you meet ALL FIVE of these conditions:

1. You are at least 18 years old.
2. There is no pending petition in juvenile court that alleges criminal conduct.
3. You were not waived to criminal court. (ORS 419C.349 or ORS 419C.352)
4. You do not have an open referral for a case by informal means.
5. You did not have contact with the juvenile department resulting in a conviction under ORS 137.707.

2. You were previously under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, but now you meet ALL SIX of these conditions:

1. At least four years have passed since your most recent termination.
2. Since termination, you have not been convicted of a felony or a Class A misdemeanor.
3. You are not the subject of a pending proceeding in juvenile or criminal court.
4. You are not currently within the jurisdiction of any juvenile court.
5. You are not the subject of a pending police criminal investigation.
6. You do not owe restitution.

3. You were previously under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court for a misdemeanor or violation, but now you meet ALL SIX of these conditions:

1. You are at least 18 years old.
2. You were never under the jurisdiction of the court for a felony.
3. There is no pending petition in juvenile court that alleges criminal conduct.
4. You did not have contact with the juvenile department resulting in a conviction under ORS 137.707.
5. You were not waived to criminal court. (ORS 419C.349 or ORS 419C.352).
6. You do not owe restitution.

4. You were previously under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, but you meet ALL FOUR of these conditions:

1. You were adjudicated for a crime involving possession, delivery, or manufacturing of marijuana.
2. At least one year has passed since your most recent termination.
3. You have not been adjudicated for any other offense.
4. You complied with and performed all conditions of the adjudication.

5. You were referred for a prostitution-related offense, and:

1. You were younger than 18 at the time.
2. The request for expunction only applies to the part of the record that involves a charge, allegation, or adjudication of prostitution (ORS 167.007)

6. Expunging your record is in the best interests of both you and the public.