Oregon set-aside guide
How to file for expungement in Oregon
Filing for a set-aside in Oregon usually means checking the wait period, gathering the right packet, and filing in the county where the case was heard. This page gives you the filing sequence, the common timelines, and a calculator to estimate when you may be ready.
Typical timeline
3-6 mo.
Most Oregon set-aside matters resolve within a few months after filing.
Shortest wait
Fastest path
Dismissed cases and acquittals are often the quickest Oregon cases to clear.
Longest common wait
7 yrs
Some non-person Class B felonies require the longest Oregon wait.
This guide explains how the law works in general terms. Whether you qualify depends on your specific record, and a judge makes the final call. If your situation is complicated — multiple convictions, charges in multiple states, or a previous denial — consulting a lawyer who handles expungement is worth the cost of a consultation.
Timing
How long do you have to wait?
Oregon measures the waiting period from the latest of the conviction date, release from custody, or the end of parole or post-prison supervision.
Dismissed charges or acquittals
Confirm the exact eligibility date against the judgment and supervision end date.
Class B/C misdemeanors, violations
Confirm the exact eligibility date against the judgment and supervision end date.
Class A misdemeanors
Confirm the exact eligibility date against the judgment and supervision end date.
Class C felonies
Confirm the exact eligibility date against the judgment and supervision end date.
Class B felonies (non-person)
Confirm the exact eligibility date against the judgment and supervision end date.
Waiting periods summarized from ORS 137.225(1)(a), as amended by SB 397. Actual eligibility still depends on the charge class, sentence completion, and any later convictions.
Process
The filing sequence
Once the wait period is satisfied, the remaining work is mostly documentation, filing, service, and waiting for the court to act.
Related pages
The related pages use the same filing framework
If you are pricing the process or figuring out where to file, these companion pages continue from the same guide.
Overview
Main criminal guide
Eligibility, terminology, and the state-level relief rules that frame the rest of the filing path.
Budget
Cost breakdown
Court fees, supporting costs, and the tradeoff between free DIY work and paid help.
Logistics
Find your courthouse
County routing, venue details, and local legal-help links for filing questions.
DIY kit
Ready to start the filing process in Oregon?
The Oregon DIY Kit prepares the official forms for your case, adds human review, and gives you the filing checklist and reminders that sit on top of the same process described here.
Educational guidance only. For legal advice, talk to a qualified attorney.
Not legal advice. This guide is educational. Laws change and every case is different. For advice about your situation, consult a qualified attorney or local legal aid office before filing.