ORS 419A.271
Appointment of counsel
(1)
If a person who is the subject of a record for which expunction under ORS 419A.262 (Expunction proceeding) (2) has been denied or that is eligible for expunction under ORS 419A.262 (Expunction proceeding) (3) to (10) wishes to apply for expunction and if the person is without funds to employ suitable counsel possessing skills and experience commensurate with the nature and complexity of the expunction process, the person may request the juvenile court having jurisdiction over the expunction process under ORS 419A.262 (Expunction proceeding) (1) to appoint counsel to represent the person in the expunction proceeding.(2)
The juvenile court shall inform a person requesting court-appointed counsel under this section of the person’s right to be represented by suitable counsel possessing skills and experience commensurate with the nature and complexity of the expunction process, to consult with counsel prior to the filing of an application for expunction under ORS 419A.262 (Expunction proceeding) (3) to (10) and prior to a hearing on the matter and, if financially eligible, to have suitable counsel appointed at state expense. Upon request of the person, the juvenile court shall appoint counsel in accordance with the provisions of ORS 419B.195 (Appointment of counsel for child or ward) and 419B.198 (Responsibility for payment of costs related to provision of appointed counsel for child or ward) to aid the person in the expunction proceeding, including in the completion of an application for expunction and representation in any hearings on the application for expunction.(3)
When the juvenile court appoints counsel for a person under this section and the person is determined to be entitled to, and financially eligible for, appointment of counsel at state expense, the compensation for counsel and reasonable fees and expenses of investigation, preparation and presentation paid or incurred shall be determined and paid as provided in ORS 135.055 (Compensation and expenses of appointed counsel). [2021 c.585 §4]
Source:
Section 419A.271 — Appointment of counsel, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors419A.html
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