How do I know if my case was a deferred sentence or probationary?
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How do I know if my case was a deferred sentence or probationary?
I followed through with everything the courts asked of me (fines, classes, community service, etc.) in a timely matter and want to know what my next step is.
Asked on September 26, 2014 under Criminal Law, Washington
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
If you know your case number, you can go to the court and ask the court clerk for your file. The file will tell you whether there is a deferred sentence or probation. You can't remove the file from the court, but can ask the court clerk to photocopy the file or the part of the file you want.
If you don't know the case number, look for your name in the court's computer under defendants to obtain the case number. After obtaining the case number, give it to the court clerk and ask to see the file.
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