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• Apply for Crime Victim Benefits

  Information on the Crime Victims Compensation Program, resources and forms. Content Detail

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  Department of Labor & Industries

• Certificates of Discharge: Frequently Asked Questions

  You can restore your voting rights and cancel your felony conviction after you have completed all your sentencing requirements. Read this to learn more. #2951EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

  Russian / Pусский

• Depositions in Criminal Cases: Tips for Victims and Witnesses

  If you are a victim or witness in a criminal case, read this to learn about depositions and being deposed. #9918EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project - CLEAR Intake Line

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  Spanish / Español

• Immigration Status and Court Hearings in Washington State

  Questions and answers about when and how the court can ask about your immigration status. #8110EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Name Change

  In Washington State, if you are eighteen or older, you can choose and use any name you wish, as long as you are not trying to defraud (cheat) someone. This describes the process. #3400EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

  Russian / Pусский

• Public Defender Offices in Washington

  Link to a listing of Public Defender Offices around the state. Content Detail

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  Washington Defender Association

• Social Security and Health Care Benefits for the Incarcerated

  This fact sheet describes (i) income support through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) programs, and (ii) health coverage under Medicaid and Medicare, which together can enable someone with mental illness to transition successfully from jail or prison to community life. Content Detail

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  Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law

• Visiting Incarcerated Parents in Washington Prisons: A Guide for Judicial Officers

  A Summary of Statewide Washington Department of Corrections Guidelines and Facility-Specific Information. Content Detail

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  Northwest Justice Project

• Washington Reentry Guide

  Find answers to common questions about reentry from experts in Washington state law. Topics include criminal records, LFOs, employment, work release, transportation and health care. Content Detail

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  Washington Appleseed

Getting a Job / Sealing Records (1)+

• Certificates of Discharge: Frequently Asked Questions

  You can restore your voting rights and cancel your felony conviction after you have completed all your sentencing requirements. Read this to learn more. #2951EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

  Russian / Pусский