Washington LawHelp

General Info (4)+

• Criminal Law & Youth

  Questions and answers to common criminal law issues facing youth. Read More

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  Columbia Legal Services

• Sealing Juvenile Court Records in Washington State | Printable Packet

  In Washington, juvenile court records do not automatically disappear when you turn 18. In fact, almost all of your juvenile records remain open for the public to view, unless you ask a court to "seal" them. You must meet certain requirements to be eligible to have your record sealed. #4902EN Read More

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  TeamChild

• What You Should Know if You Will be Homeless When Released from Juvenile Detention

  This guide describes options for youth without stable housing upon exiting detention. Read More

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  Columbia Legal Services

• Your Guide to the Juvenile Justice System in Washington State: Know Your Rights!

  A guidebook explaining your rights when interacting with law enforcement and the court system in graphic novel format. Read More

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  TeamChild

Getting a Job / Sealing Records (3)+

• File a Petition for Certificate of Restoration of Opportunity (CROP)

  You can use this packet if you have a criminal conviction history, especially one that caused you to lose an occupational license, you have finished your sentence/s, and you plan to look for work/housing, or you want to get (back) an occupational license. This packet includes the forms you will need to get a CROP. #2954EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• Sealing Juvenile Court Records

  Do-it-yourself forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive. Use this program to prepare paperwork for sealing a juvenile court record in Washington.  Read More

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  Teamchild

• Sealing Juvenile Court Records in Washington State | Printable Packet

  In Washington, juvenile court records do not automatically disappear when you turn 18. In fact, almost all of your juvenile records remain open for the public to view, unless you ask a court to "seal" them. You must meet certain requirements to be eligible to have your record sealed. #4902EN Read More

  By:

  TeamChild

Police Encounters (2)+

• Video - Charged with a Crime? Know Your Rights!

  This video will tell you some basics about what to do if you are charged with a crime. Read More

  By:

  TeamChild

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Video - Stopped by the Police? Know Your Rights!

  This video will tell you some basics about what to do when you're stopped by the police. Read More

  By:

  TeamChild

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español