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Removing Conviction and Non Conviction Data
RESTORING THE RIGHT TO VOTE OR BEAR ARMS Washington State law allows for the expungement, vacation, or sealing of criminal records in some circumstances. We may be able to help you "clean-up" your criminal records through these procedures. The process that may work for you depends upon your particular record. The law provides that certain criminal records may be removed, changed or sealed from general public access. Even when a person has been convicted of a crime there are sometimes effective ways to remove that criminal conviction from the person's record. Not every arrest, charge or conviction can be removed, changed or sealed. But Washington State Statutes provide a number of options. These laws apply to the official records held by the State of Washington. There are other places where criminal records may be found which are not controlled by other laws. If you are interested in removing criminal history from your record call us at Stein, Lotzkar & Starr P.S. Non Convicaiton Data: Records of arrest or criminal charges which are later dismissed or where the defendant is found not guilty. Conviction Data: Records of convictions findings of guilt and even dismissal that were obtained by completing a deferred prosecution or similar program. Expungement of Record: The removal of a conviction from a person's criminal record. Vacate: To nullify or cancel; make void; invalidate, "the court vacated the judgment." Sealing Records: The act or practice of officially preventing access to particular records, in the absence of a court order. Restoration of Rights: Post conviction relief that allows a person to own or possess a firearm, vote or be free from other restrictions on their behavior. You may wish to follow the simple step-by-step instructions below to determine what you may need. If you have any questions or don't know what exactly you need to do, please contact us. Step 1 – Get a copy of your conviction information from the Washington State Patrol website. Step 2 – Determine if you have a Felony, Gross Misdemeanor or Misdemeanor; Juvenile Record, Conviction data or Non-conviction data. Step 3 – Review the Washington State Court's Brochure
on Criminal and "Court Records" Contact us to set up a meeting to discuss your particular issue. Other Information Restoration of Civil Rights and Pardons Employment Prohibited with a Felony Conviction Privacy of Criminal Records Where Criminal records are created and held When certain records can be removed Order to Seal Juvenile Records
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