Oklahoma: record clearing rules

Whether your state clears criminal records automatically, and how long you must wait before you can clear a misdemeanor or felony conviction.

From a statute-cited table

Automatic (clean slate) clearing	Yes, subject to funding (starting by November 2027)
Waiting period for a misdemeanor	5 years after the last sentence
Waiting period for a felony	5 years for one nonviolent felony; 10 years for up to two
Law	22 O.S. 18, 18b, 19

Waiting periods usually start when the whole sentence (jail, probation, fines, restitution) is finished, and a new conviction can restart the clock. Violent, sex and some traffic offenses are often excluded.

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How we checked this

Waiting periods come from a statute-cited 50-state survey of adult conviction relief updated in 2026, compared with the Collateral Consequences Resource Center's 50-state categories. Rules often have exceptions for violent, sex and traffic offenses. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.

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