Listing of self-help materials and informational publications.
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Can I Clear My Criminal Record?
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If you have been charged with criminal violations in the past, the record of those charges may affect your ability to get work, housing, public benefits, financial aid for education, to drive or to enjoy other rights or privileges, such as voting. This memo will help you understand what rights and options you have and what procedures you must use to clear or limit access to your criminal record by others.
By: Legal Voice
Criminal History/Records: When and How to Vacate Non-Violent Class B or C Felony Convictions 9910EN - This publication provides information and forms on how to vacate records concerning certain non-violent Class B or C felony convictions in Washington State occurring on/after July 1, 1984. Download the pdf file to use the forms.
By: Northwest Justice Project
When and How to Vacate Misdemeanor and Gross Misdemeanor Convictions 9911EN - This publication has information and forms on how to vacate records on certain non-violent misdemeanor convictions in Washington State for offenses that took place on/after July 1, 1984.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Video - Juvenile Record Sealing in Washington State
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A brief introduction on how to seal your juvenile records in Washington State, produced by the Northwest Justice Project and TeamChild.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Sealing Juvenile Court Records in Washington State 4902EN - 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. Read this publication first before completing court forms.
By: TeamChild
Sealing Juvenile Court Records - Interactive Court Forms
Use the LawHelp Interactive web site to help you complete court forms for sealing a juvenile court record in WA. This online interview guides you through a series of questions and when completed provides court forms filled out with your answers.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Washington LawHelp is provided as a public service by the Northwest Justice Project in collaboration with other legal aid providers in the Alliance for Equal Justice and Washington courts.
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