Key Takeaways Oregon allows many criminal records to be sealed. This process is commonly called expungement in Oregon. In the law, the term “expungement” is not used. The legal process is one in which a record of arrest and/or conviction is “sealed” or “set aside.” Not every conviction qualifies. Eligibility depends on the type of offense, the amount of time that has passed, and whether all sentencing requirements have been completed. Many misdemeanors and certain felonies c
