Can I expunge my criminal record for child abuse?

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Question:

I live in Oregon and was charged and found guilty of aggravated child abuse, which is a class C felony.  Can I expunge my criminal record for child abuse?

Answer:

As a general rule, under Oregon law, an individual may obtain an expungement of his or her arrest record and/or criminal conviction 1) any time after three years from the time of conviction, provided that he or she has completed his or sentence, 2) any time after one year from the date of any arrest, provided that no complaint was filed, or 3) any time after a dismissal of the charge or acquittal.  The conviction must have been a Class C felony, misdemeanor or violation, or a crime considered either a misdemeanor or a felony.  Oregon law, however, prohibits expungement where there is 1) a conviction for child abuse or a sex crime, 2) a conviction of another crime during the 10 years preceding the petition for expungement, 3) a conviction for a traffic offense, or 4) a criminal charge pending against the applicant in court.

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