Rights of incarcerated people
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Disabled and Leaving Prison: Starting or Restarting Social Security Disability Benefits and Health Care
This process may be easier than you think. #5192EN
How to clear (vacate) your drug possession conviction after State v. Blake
State v. Blake is a 2021 Washington State Supreme Court decision that says the state’s drug possession law is unconstitutional. If you were convicted of drug possession on or before February 25, 2021, you can get those convictions cleared (“vacated”) and removed from your criminal record. You may also get a refund of the legal financial obligations (LFOs) you paid on your drug possession case/s. The law the court found unconstitutional is “Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance” or “VUCSA – possession” (RCW 69.50.4013 and earlier versions of that law). Packets #8720EN and #8721EN
I am going to jail or prison. What about my Social Security and health care?
Do you need to let Social Security know you're going to be incarcerated? What will happen to your Medicare while you're in jail? Get the answers to these and other questions. #5190EN
If your loved one is in jail
Here’s some information that will help you navigate the first few days after your loved one has been incarcerated in King County Jail and how you can support them. If you have questions, please call King County Office of Public Defense at 206-296-7662.
Visiting Incarcerated Parents in Washington Prisons: A Guide for Judicial Officers
A Summary of Statewide Washington Department of Corrections Guidelines and Facility-Specific Information.
What if an incarcerated parent has no income or assets to pay child support?
Incarcerated parents -- and people owed child support from incarcerated parents -- may now request a temporary reduction in their child support payments. This fact sheet explains who is eligible and how to make that request. #3830EN
What if an incarcerated parent has no income or assets to pay child support?
Incarcerated parents -- and people owed child support from incarcerated parents -- may now request a temporary reduction in their child support payments. This fact sheet explains who is eligible and how to make that request. #3830EN
Disabled and Leaving Prison: Starting or Restarting Social Security Disability Benefits and Health Care
This process may be easier than you think. #5192EN
I am going to jail or prison. What about my Social Security and health care?
Do you need to let Social Security know you're going to be incarcerated? What will happen to your Medicare while you're in jail? Get the answers to these and other questions. #5190EN