How do I get a dismissed case off of my record?
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How do I get a dismissed case off of my record?
I had a misdemeanor a couple years ago and it was dismissed.
Asked on January 16, 2017 under Criminal Law, Washington
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
In WA, or individuals with non-conviction data the "expungement" process is an option (this means removing information reragrding to an arrest from a person's criminal history record). Non-conviction data refers to a situation where no adverse consequences were imposed. For example, a charge dismissed by the prosecutor or court before trial or a “not guilty” verdict following trial. The expungement process is a fairly simple; you typically submit an application to the State Patrol, fingerprints and a copy of the court record 2 years from the date of dismissal (so long as there has been no new criminal arrests or convictions). If the expungement request is granted, the State Patrol will remove all information related to the arrest. At this point, you can check online for specific information on how to do this or consult directly with a local criminal law attorney.
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