You can vacate your conviction in the state of Washington by following these 3 steps.
Before using the eligibility calculator, gather all the documentation you have regarding your conviction.
If you know the details of your conviction, you can use our eligibility tool to determine if your conviction meets the vacation criteria.
If you're eligible, the next step is to petition the court to vacate your conviction and attend your hearing.
Before using the eligibility calculator, gather all the documentation you have regarding your conviction.
If you know the details of your conviction, you can use our eligibility tool to determine if your conviction meets the vacation criteria.
If you're eligible, the next step is to petition the court to vacate your conviction and attend your hearing.
Washington State allows you to vacate most types of criminal charges, but your conviction must meet specific criteria.
Review the general requirements below, but for the most accurate results, use the Eligibility Calculator.
This list outlines basic criteria only and does not cover specific exceptions. For detailed information and criteria, visit courts.wa.gov.
Alternatively, gather your documents and use the Eligibility Calculator for the most accurate results regarding the vacation status of your specific conviction.
This list covers basic criteria only and does not include specific exceptions. For detailed information and criteria, visit courts.wa.gov.
Or collect your documents and use the Eligibility Calculator for the most accurate results regarding the vacation status of your specific conviction.
Class A Felonies CANNOT be vacated.
Class B and C CANNOT be vacated if they are: