Criminal Records

Court Forms & Procedure

Other Re-Entry, Problems

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

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

How do I ask to seal a court record?

Read this to learn how to ask to seal a court record and to get the forms you need. To “seal” a court record means that it becomes private and generally not accessible to the public. The process for sealing a record is sometimes also called “GR-15” or General Rule 15. #9934EN

How do I find the things I need to participate in my court case?

You may need some things to be able to participate in your court case. Having access to these things may make it more likely that outcome will be closer to what you want. This is true whether you have an attorney or if you are not represented. #9970EN

How do I vacate a criminal conviction related to treaty Indian fishing rights?

You can ask to vacate a criminal conviction related to treaty Indian fishing rights. You can ask for yourself or for a family member if that person has died. This information will help you learn how to do that. #8714EN

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 have felony criminal records. Can I vacate my non-violent Class B or C felony conviction or record?

Use this packet to vacate records of certain non-violent felony convictions in Washington State. State Patrol will remove a “vacated” conviction from your public criminal history record. This gives you some protection in some background checks. #9910EN

Seal, Vacate, or Destroy Juvenile Court Records

Self-help court forms and instructions on Washington Forms Online. Completes forms to seal and vacate or destroy juvenile court records in Washington State.

Vacate a cannabis (marijuana) misdemeanor conviction

You can get some misdemeanor convictions off your criminal record including cannabis (marijuana) convictions. This packet contains instructions and forms. #8712EN

How do I find the things I need to participate in my court case?

You may need some things to be able to participate in your court case. Having access to these things may make it more likely that outcome will be closer to what you want. This is true whether you have an attorney or if you are not represented. #9970EN

Subpoenaing witnesses and documents

Read this if you're going to a hearing or trial where you'll be giving evidence and you need to make sure that a witness shows up or brings documents or other items. #9930EN

Interpreters for People with Limited English Proficiency

Read this if you live in Washington, English is not your first language and you have trouble speaking or understanding English easily. Help may be available. #8902EN

Ask a court to cancel your non-restitution interest and/or reduce your LFOs

Read this if you were convicted of a crime in Washington State, owe the state legal financial obligations, but cannot afford to pay. #9913EN

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

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

How do I ask to seal a court record?

Read this to learn how to ask to seal a court record and to get the forms you need. To “seal” a court record means that it becomes private and generally not accessible to the public. The process for sealing a record is sometimes also called “GR-15” or General Rule 15. #9934EN

How do I vacate a criminal conviction related to treaty Indian fishing rights?

You can ask to vacate a criminal conviction related to treaty Indian fishing rights. You can ask for yourself or for a family member if that person has died. This information will help you learn how to do that. #8714EN

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 have felony criminal records. Can I vacate my non-violent Class B or C felony conviction or record?

Use this packet to vacate records of certain non-violent felony convictions in Washington State. State Patrol will remove a “vacated” conviction from your public criminal history record. This gives you some protection in some background checks. #9910EN

Seal, Vacate, or Destroy Juvenile Court Records

Self-help court forms and instructions on Washington Forms Online. Completes forms to seal and vacate or destroy juvenile court records in Washington State.

Subpoenaing witnesses and documents

Read this if you're going to a hearing or trial where you'll be giving evidence and you need to make sure that a witness shows up or brings documents or other items. #9930EN

Vacate a cannabis (marijuana) misdemeanor conviction

You can get some misdemeanor convictions off your criminal record including cannabis (marijuana) convictions. This packet contains instructions and forms. #8712EN

Washington State Court Forms

On this website you can download state mandatory court forms for use in Washington State courts covering many legal issues. Most of the forms found on this website are in MS Word or a PDF format.

How do I find the things I need to participate in my court case?

You may need some things to be able to participate in your court case. Having access to these things may make it more likely that outcome will be closer to what you want. This is true whether you have an attorney or if you are not represented. #9970EN

How to Find a Lawyer & Other Legal Resources in Washington State

General information about your right to a lawyer and how to find one. #9948EN

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