State v. Blake is a 2021 Washington State Supreme Court decision that says the state's former drug possession law is unconstitutional. Because of Blake, you can ask a court to vacate (clear) your old (pre-Feb. 25, 2021) drug possession conviction from your record. Anyone with a drug possession conviction from the state of Washington may be eligible, even if you no longer live in the state.
Convictions of drug possession on or before February 25, 2021, can be cleared (“vacated”) and removed from your criminal record. Complete the Intake Form below to get started.
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- Intake Form [External Link]
More Information
- How to Start the Vacate Process
- How to Get a Refund of Costs You Paid on Your Vacated Conviction
- Blake for People in a Washington State DOC Facility
- Provide Feedback About the State v. Blake Program
- Request a Washington State Patrol Criminal Background Check
Questions:
Phone: 1-800-414-6064 ext. 218. Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Email: blake@opd.wa.gov
Blake News
- Blake Refund - Beyond Boundaries Preview: Washington Office of the Courts & Office of Public Defense [Video]
In the wake of Blake, 1500 drug convictions scrubbed in Snohomish County [PDF] - Those Convicted of Drug Crime in Snohomish County Urged to Seek Blake Relief [PDF]
- 'I'm home.' Client is freed thanks to Blake decision and public defense, For the Defense: News from the King County Department of Public Defense