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Washington: Adult Convictions (WA-C-7)

Washington: Adult Convictions (WA-C-7)

Records relating to a misdemeanor marijuana offense committed at age 21 or older are vacated upon application to the sentencing court. RCW § 9.96.060(5).
Record Detail(s)
Misdemeanor
Previous Conviction Disqualifying
No
Mandatory / Discretionary
Mandatory
Hearing
No statutory language
Clearance Process
Petition-based
Remedy
Vacate
Ineligible Category or Citation
There is no statutory language on ineligibility.
Procedure General
The petition must be filed in the sentencing court. For specific procedure, see RCW § 9.96.060.
Fees
There is no statutory language on fees.
Effect
The petitioner is released from all penalties and disabilities resulting from the offense. The petitioner may state that he or she has never been convicted of a crime for all purposes, including questions on employment or housing applications. State patrol and local law enforcement agencies may disseminate information on vacated convictions to other criminal justice agencies. RCW § 9.96.060.
Forms
More information on vacating a conviction can be found here.
Waiting Periods
There is no waiting period.

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