Getting a Copy of Your Oregon Criminal Record
Which Oregon agency keeps criminal history records, how to request your own record, and the fee.
Short answer: Oregon State Police (OSP), Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division, provides a "Copy of Own Record." Send the request form, a hard-copy fingerprint card (blue FD-258, properly rolled; Oregon State Police, Criminal History Record Checks
| Getting a copy of your criminal record | Oregon State Police (OSP), Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division, provides a "Copy of Own Record." Send the request form, a hard-copy fingerprint card (blue FD-258, properly rolled; electronic or previously submitted prints aren't accepted) and the $33 fee (check or money order by mail; card in person in Salem) to Oregon State Police - CJIS Division, Unit 11, P O Box 4395, Portland, OR 97208-4395. Prints can be taken by local law enforcement, a fingerprinting service, or at OSP in Salem for $30. Processing generally takes 7-10 business days plus mail time. The result covers Oregon only; national records require a separate FBI request. |
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| What relief the state offers | Oregon lets a court "set aside" a conviction, a contempt finding, or a record of arrest, citation or charge. When the court grants the motion, it also orders the records sealed, and the matter is treated as if it never happened. Separate laws provide for sealing certain drug-possession records, setting aside certain marijuana convictions, and "expunction" of juvenile records. The Governor can grant pardons. |
Where to get help in Oregon
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FAQ
How do I check my own criminal record in Oregon?
Oregon State Police (OSP), Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division, provides a "Copy of Own Record." Send the request form, a hard-copy fingerprint card (blue FD-258, properly rolled; electronic or previously submitted prints aren't accepted) and the $33 fee (check or money order by mail; card in person in Salem) to Oregon State Police - CJIS Division, Unit 11, P O Box 4395, Portland, OR 97208-4395. Prints can be taken by local law enforcement, a fingerprinting service, or at OSP in Salem for $30. Processing generally takes 7-10 business days plus mail time. The result covers Oregon only; national records require a separate FBI request.
Can you get a criminal record expunged in Oregon?
Oregon lets a court "set aside" a conviction, a contempt finding, or a record of arrest, citation or charge. When the court grants the motion, it also orders the records sealed, and the matter is treated as if it never happened. Separate laws provide for sealing certain drug-possession records, setting aside certain marijuana convictions, and "expunction" of juvenile records. The Governor can grant pardons.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.