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Oklahoma Clean Slate Law: Automatic Expungement (2026)

Clean Slate law — HB 3316 (2022), amended by SB 1770 (2024) and SB 2030 (2026); now 22 O.S. §§ 18b and 19d

Last updated: (official sources checked)Enacted — not yet operating

Quick Answer

Oklahoma's Clean Slate law was rewritten by SB 2030, effective July 1, 2026. The state must open an online request portal by November 1, 2026, start automatic expungement by November 1, 2027, and clear all eligible electronic records before November 1, 2029. Automatic processing is not running yet.

Once it is, it will cover acquittals, declined prosecutions and many dismissals, plus misdemeanor convictions and felony drug possession 5 years after the sentence ends — those two only for Oklahoma-only records with no out-of-state or federal arrests. Other felonies still require a petition. Until the system runs, file a petition in district court if you are eligible now.

Is it operating yet?

As of 2026-10-12 the automated process is not yet operating. SB 2030 requires OSBI to open a public online portal for expedited expungement requests by November 1, 2026, and to begin the automatic process by November 1, 2027, with all eligible electronic records identified and expunged before November 1, 2029 on an OSBI schedule; annual reports begin in 2027. OSBI's Clean Slate page says work remains to fully implement Clean Slate and describes a phased plan. No official notice that the portal is live was found.

Sources: 22 O.S. § 19d (new, SB 2030 § 4, 2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 4, 22 O.S. § 19d(A); SB 2030 § 4, 22 O.S. § 19d(D); SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(B)); OSBI — Clean Slate Initiative (page last modified Jul 23, 2026) (Clean Slate Initiative, para. 5)

The law

HB 3316 (2022, effective November 1, 2022) first authorized automatic sealing beginning three years after its effective date, subject to funding; SB 1770 (Laws 2024, c. 259) later amended § 18. SB 2030 (approved by the Governor May 11, 2026; effective July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause) repealed the duplicate version of § 18, removed the old clean-slate definition from § 18, and created 22 O.S. § 18b (eligibility) and § 19d (expedited portal and automated process).

Sources: HB 3316 (2022), enrolled text (HB 3316 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(C) as enacted; HB 3316 effective-date section); 22 O.S. § 18 version note (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 22 compilation, Nov. 2025) (§ 22-18 'See the following versions'); SB 2030 (2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 1 heading; SB 2030 § 6 (effective date); SB 2030 § 5 (repealer); SB 2030 title; +2 more); Oklahoma Legislature — SB 2030 bill history (History table)

What automatic expungement does

Clean-slate-eligible records are expunged through an OSBI-initiated process ending in a court expungement order, without the person filing a petition. Records expunged this way are partially sealed: hidden from the public but still available to law enforcement, and admissible to prove a prior conviction in a later prosecution.

Sources: 22 O.S. § 18b (new, SB 2030 § 2, 2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(1); SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(B); SB 2030 § 4, 22 O.S. § 19d(A); SB 2030 § 4, 22 O.S. § 19d(D); +1 more); HB 3316 (2022), enrolled text (HB 3316 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(C) as enacted)

Records covered and waiting periods

Acquittals, appellate reversals, DNA exonerations, full pardons (including offenses committed under 18), and identity-theft arrests (§ 18(A)(1)–(4), (6), (15))

Waiting period
None
Conditions
Each offense in the record must fit an eligible category; record must arise on or after January 1, 1980

Source: 22 O.S. § 18b (new, SB 2030 § 2, 2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(1); SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(1)(a); SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(A)(1)–(2); SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(A)(4); +2 more)

Arrests where the prosecutor declined to file charges (§ 18(A)(5))

Waiting period
None
Conditions
Prosecuting agency declined to file and the record is an Oklahoma single-source record

Source: 22 O.S. § 18b (new, SB 2030 § 2, 2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(1)(b); SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(3))

Dismissed charges (§ 18(A)(7)) and misdemeanor charges dismissed after a deferred judgment (§ 18(A)(8))

Waiting period
§ 18(A)(7): statute of limitations expired or prosecutor confirms no refiling; § 18(A)(8): 1 year after dismissal
Conditions
Oklahoma single-source record; never convicted of a felony; no pending charges

Source: 22 O.S. § 18b (new, SB 2030 § 2, 2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(1)(c); SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(A)(7); SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(A)(8); SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(3))

Misdemeanor convictions

Waiting period
5 years since the end of the last misdemeanor sentence
Conditions
No felony conviction, no pending charges, single-source record

Source: 22 O.S. § 18b (new, SB 2030 § 2, 2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(1)(e); SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(3))

Felony convictions for drug possession under 63 O.S. § 2-402(A)(1)

Waiting period
5 years since the end of the last felony or misdemeanor sentence
Conditions
Not currently serving a sentence in Oklahoma; single-source record

Sources: 22 O.S. § 18b (new, SB 2030 § 2, 2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(1)(d)); 63 O.S. § 2-402 (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 63 compilation) (63 O.S. § 2-402(A)(1))

Nonviolent felonies later reclassified as misdemeanors (§ 18(A)(16)) — expedited portal request only, not the automatic list

Waiting period
30 days after completion or commutation of the sentence
Conditions
Restitution paid; court-ordered treatment completed; not serving a sentence

Source: 22 O.S. § 19d (new, SB 2030 § 4, 2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 4, 22 O.S. § 19d(A); SB 2030 § 1, 22 O.S. § 18(A)(16))

Not cleared automatically

  • Records arising before January 1, 1980

    Source: 22 O.S. § 18b (new, SB 2030 § 2, 2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(1))

  • Records that are not Oklahoma single-source records (e.g., with an out-of-state or federal arrest, a sex offender registry entry, or an NCIC wanted/warrant entry) where single-source status is required

    Source: 22 O.S. § 18b (new, SB 2030 § 2, 2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(3); SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(1)(c); SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(1)(e))

  • Felony convictions other than drug possession under 63 O.S. § 2-402(A)(1) or pardoned offenses, and felony deferred-judgment dismissals, are not on the clean-slate list and still require a petition

    Source: 22 O.S. § 18b (new, SB 2030 § 2, 2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(1)(a); SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(1)(c); SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(1)(d); SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(1)(e))

  • A record is not expunged if the OSBI, arresting agency or prosecutor timely objects (e.g., not eligible, unpaid restitution, or reasonable belief of continuing criminal activity); the court may hold a hearing on the objection

    Source: 22 O.S. § 19d (new, SB 2030 § 4, 2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 4, 22 O.S. § 19d(E)(3); SB 2030 § 4, 22 O.S. § 19d(E)(3)(b); SB 2030 § 4, 22 O.S. § 19d(E)(3)(c); SB 2030 § 4, 22 O.S. § 19d(E)(6))

How to check whether your record was cleared

Who can still see a cleared record

If automatic relief does not cover your record

Anyone eligible may still petition the district court in the county where the arrest record is located under 22 O.S. §§ 18–19 instead of waiting; the court sets a hearing with 30 days' notice to the prosecutor, arresting agency and OSBI and weighs privacy harm against the public interest. Multiple offenses in one county can be handled in one petition, but each county needs its own petition.

Sources: 22 O.S. § 19d (new, SB 2030 § 4, 2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 4, 22 O.S. § 19d(G); SB 2030 § 3, 22 O.S. § 19(A); SB 2030 § 3, 22 O.S. § 19(B) (formerly (E)); SB 2030 § 3, 22 O.S. § 19(D); +1 more); OSBI — Criminal History Record Expungement FAQ (FAQ: multiple arrests)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oklahoma's automatic Clean Slate expungement working yet?
Not yet. SB 2030 (effective July 1, 2026) requires OSBI to launch an online expedited-request portal by November 1, 2026 and to begin the automatic process by November 1, 2027, with all eligible electronic records cleared before November 1, 2029. OSBI's own Clean Slate page says work remains before Clean Slate is fully implemented.

Sources: SB 2030 (2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 6 (effective date); SB 2030 § 4, 22 O.S. § 19d(A); SB 2030 § 4, 22 O.S. § 19d(D)); OSBI — Clean Slate Initiative (page last modified Jul 23, 2026) (Clean Slate Initiative, para. 5)

Which records are clean-slate eligible?
Records from January 1, 1980 or later where every offense fits the list: acquittals, reversals, DNA exonerations, pardons, identity-theft arrests; declined charges, dismissals and misdemeanor deferred dismissals on single-source records; misdemeanor convictions after 5 years; and felony drug-possession convictions after 5 years (single-source, not serving a sentence).

Source: 22 O.S. § 18b (new, SB 2030 § 2, 2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(1); SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(1)(a); SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(1)(b); SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(A)(1)(c); +2 more)

Do I have to wait for the automatic process?
No. The law keeps the right to file a petition in district court for a clean-slate eligible record, and the general petition process under 22 O.S. § 19 remains available to anyone who qualifies under § 18.

Source: 22 O.S. § 19d (new, SB 2030 § 4, 2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 4, 22 O.S. § 19d(G); SB 2030 § 3, 22 O.S. § 19(A))

What can stop an automatic expungement?
The OSBI, the arresting agency or the prosecutor may object within 45 days of notice — for example, if the record is not actually eligible, restitution is unpaid, or there is a fact-based belief of continuing criminal activity. A timely objection stops the expungement, though the court may hold a hearing and order the record expunged if the objection lacked sufficient grounds.

Source: 22 O.S. § 19d (new, SB 2030 § 4, 2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 4, 22 O.S. § 19d(E)(3); SB 2030 § 4, 22 O.S. § 19d(E)(3)(b); SB 2030 § 4, 22 O.S. § 19d(E)(3)(c); SB 2030 § 4, 22 O.S. § 19d(E)(6))

Can police still see a record sealed through Clean Slate?
Yes. Clean-slate expungements are partial sealing: the record is hidden from the public but remains available to law enforcement and can be used to prove a prior conviction in a later prosecution.

Source: 22 O.S. § 18b (new, SB 2030 § 2, 2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(D); SB 2030 § 2, 22 O.S. § 18b(E))

Will I be told when my record is sealed?
If you use OSBI's expedited request portal, the law requires OSBI to notify you when the record is sealed (or send a rejection notice with reasons). OSBI says it does not otherwise notify people; you can check by requesting your OSBI criminal history record.

Sources: 22 O.S. § 19d (new, SB 2030 § 4, 2026), enrolled text (SB 2030 § 4, 22 O.S. § 19d(C)(5); SB 2030 § 4, 22 O.S. § 19d(C)(6)); OSBI — Criminal History Record Expungement FAQ (FAQ: Will I be notified when my record has been expunged?)

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This is informational only, not legal advice. Whether a particular record qualifies depends on the exact offense, sentence, dates and later cases. Confirm with the court, the state records agency or a legal aid office before relying on a record being cleared.

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