Washington HB1815 allows vacating convictions for prison riot offenses in certain facilities.

Washington HB1815 modifies the vacating of convictions for prison riot offenses. It allows offenders to apply to vacate their record if the offense occurred in a facility operated by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The vacating applies retroactively to all such convictions and offenses charged. The vacated conviction cannot be used in determining a sentence for a subsequent conviction and removes penalties and disabilities from the offense. The bill also clarifies that vacated convictions do not affect the use of prior convictions in later prosecutions.

Washington HB1815 allows vacating convictions for prison riot offenses in certain facilities.

Washington HB1815 modifies the vacating of convictions for prison riot offenses. It allows offenders to apply to vacate their record if the offense occurred in a facility operated by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The vacating applies retroactively to all such convictions and offenses charged. The vacated conviction cannot be used in determining a sentence for a subsequent conviction and removes penalties and disabilities from the offense. The bill also clarifies that vacated convictions do not affect the use of prior convictions in later prosecutions.