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• Getting and Reading Criminal History Reports in Washington State

  This guide is designed to help people get, understand, and correct criminal history reports. It provides general information about these records in Washington state. Read More

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  ACLU of Washington

• Guide to Criminal Records and Employment in Washington State

  This guide provides general information about the rights and responsibilities of people with a criminal record who are looking for a job. Read More

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  ACLU of Washington

• Have a criminal record? Find out if you can vote.

  A person loses the right to vote if convicted as an adult of a felony under Washington state law, and is ineligible to vote while incarcerated for a felony sentence imposed under any state or federal law. However, the right to vote is restored automatically once the person is no longer under the supervision of the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC), and has completed any period of incarceration imposed as part of a felony sentence imposed by any state or federal court. This chart will help you find out if a person who has a criminal conviction is eligible to vote. Read More

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  ACLU of Washington

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• New Hope Act & Record Vacating

  Information to help vacate criminal records. This website has forms and instructions for vacating both felonies and misdemeanors. Read More

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  Civil Survival Project

• 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

• Vacating Misdemeanor and Gross Misdemeanor Convictions

  Vacation of a conviction releases you from all penalties and disabilities resulting from the offense. Once a conviction is vacated, the fact that you have been convicted of the offense shall not be included in your criminal history for purposes of determining a sentence in any subsequent conviction. Packet #9911EN Read More

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  Administrative Office of the Courts

• Washington Reentry Guide

  Find answers to common questions about reentry from experts in Washington state law. Read More

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  Washington Appleseed

Getting a Job / Sealing Records (1)+

• 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