OR HB2298

Increases the waiting period to set aside a Class A misdemeanor conviction from 3 years to 5 years from the date of conviction or release from imprisonment

Adds new restrictions preventing expungement for crimes involving domestic violence, crimes involving a firearm, and persons with 5 or more felony or Class A misdemeanor convictions

Allows district attorneys to block expungement of Class A felony arrest, citation, or charge records by objecting to the motion

Grants courts authority to deny expungement motions on their own initiative if the court determines the interests of justice are not served, stating reasons on the record

Extends the waiting period for setting aside a guilty except for insanity (GEI) judgment on a Class A misdemeanor from 3 years to 5 years