Oregon Statutes 144.655 – Request to seal records of pardoned conviction; notice to victim
(1) A person pardoned more than five years prior to June 13, 2019, may request, in writing, that the Governor initiate the process of sealing records relating to the pardoned conviction. The request must include the date of the pardon, the crime of conviction and the county in which the pardoned conviction occurred.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 144.655
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) Upon receipt of a request to seal records under subsection (1) of this section, the Governor or the Governor’s designee shall confirm the information in the request and, upon confirmation, shall notify:
(a) The presiding judge of the circuit court of the county in which the pardoned conviction occurred; and
(b) The district attorney of the county in which the pardoned conviction occurred.
(3) Upon receipt of the notification described in subsection (2)(a) of this section, 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 but excluding records of the pardon produced under ORS § 144.650 or 144.660 or documents filed with the Secretary of State under ORS § 144.670. The clerk of the court shall forward a certified copy of the order to such agencies as directed by the court.
(4) Upon receipt of the notification described in subsection (2)(b) of this section, the district attorney shall notify the victim concerning the sealing of records. [2019 c.369 § 4]
See note under 144.653.