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A DUI/DWI conviction will appear on a criminal background check requested by a prospective employer, landlord, or licensing authority, for example. Generally, the only way to remove a DUI/DWI conviction from appearing in some or all of such background checks is to have it expunged or sealed—which is only possible in limited circumstances.

In Oregon, a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) conviction is a criminal offense and will appear on a criminal background check. This can affect an individual's opportunities when it comes to employment, housing, and professional licensing. Oregon law does allow for the expungement, or setting aside, of certain criminal convictions, including some DUI convictions. However, not all DUI convictions are eligible for expungement. Generally, to qualify for expungement, a person must wait a certain period after the conviction or release from imprisonment, have no other pending criminal charges, and meet other specific statutory requirements. The expungement process involves filing a motion with the court, and the decision to grant an expungement is at the court's discretion. If a DUI conviction is expunged, it will not appear on most background checks; however, certain agencies and employers, particularly those in law enforcement and criminal justice, may still have access to these records.

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