Polk County Oregon Expungement
Petitions to set aside an Oregon conviction prosecuted in Polk County are filed with the Polk County Circuit Court. Below are the mailing addresses you need and a short overview of how the process works under ORS 137.225.
Where to file in Polk County
A motion to set aside an Oregon conviction is filed with the Polk County Circuit Court. A copy is also served on the Polk County District Attorney. Both addresses are listed below.
Addresses can change. Confirm the current address on the court's official website before mailing.
How expungement works in Polk County
Oregon expungement — called “set aside” in the statute — is governed by ORS 137.225. The process is the same in every county, including Polk County. The petition is filed with the Polk County Circuit Court, a copy is served on the Polk County District Attorney, and an Oregon State Police background check is submitted.
If no one objects within 120 days, the judge may grant the set aside. Once granted, the conviction is sealed and removed from most public records.
Whether a specific conviction is eligible depends on the offense, how long ago it was, and whether the sentence and any restitution have been completed. Oregon eliminated the court filing fee, so the only out-of-pocket costs are the Oregon State Police background check ($33) and fingerprinting ($15–$40).
More resources
- Oregon expungement guide — full overview of the ORS 137.225 process.
- Eligibility by crime — how Oregon law treats different offense types under ORS 137.225.
- Cost of Oregon expungement — what you pay, what's included.
- All Oregon counties — addresses for every circuit court in the state.