Washington Expungement Law
Washington allows the court to vacate certain non-violent convictions and to seal the record. Once vacated (expunged), the person’s criminal record will not include that case. State law gives you the right to state to anyone, including prospective employers, that you were NOT convicted of that offense, after a vacate motion has been granted. Misdemeanors $595 - Felonies $795 - (a deposit of $245 starts the process) If you wish to have the record sealed, it will be an additional $200 (see common questions below for more information about record sealing). Call www.recordgone.com at 877-573-7273.
ELIGIBILITY FOR VACATING A CONVICTION IN WASHINGTON
To be eligible you must complete your sentence, been discharged from court supervision (probation/parole), not have any charges pending, and be conviction free for the waiting periods listed below. The waiting periods begin the day you complete your sentence, including probation/parole.
| Class B Felony |
10 Years (Felonies before 7/1/1984 are not eligible) |
| Class C Felony |
5 Years (Felonies before 7/1/1984 are not eligible) |
| Domestic Violence |
5 Years (Must be only conviction involving DV) |
| Misdemeanor |
3 Years |
| Gross Misdemeanor |
2 Years |
| Diversion/Deferred Judgment |
2 Years |
