1. (1) At the request of a person who is the subject of a record, the juvenile court shall appoint counsel for the person in accordance with the provisions of ORS 419B.195, 419B.198, 419C.200, 419C.206 or 419C.457 to aid the person in an expunction proceeding under ORS 419A.260 to 419A.271, including in the completion of an application for expunction and representation in any hearings on the application for expunction.
2. (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 and prior to a hearing on the matter and to have suitable counsel appointed at state expense.
3. (3) When the juvenile court appoints counsel for a person under this section, 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.

[2021 c.585 §4; 2023 c.182 §8; 2025 c.487 §6]