Washington HB1982 allows Indian tribal members to vacate convictions related to treaty rights for fishing, hunting, gathering, or pasturing.

Washington HB1982 provides a process for Indian tribal members to vacate convictions related to the exercise of treaty rights for fishing, hunting, gathering, or pasturing. The bill outlines criteria for vacating convictions, including the need for the offense to be related to treaty rights and the applicant to have completed all terms of the sentence. It also mandates the Office of Public Defense to provide direct representation and consultation services to eligible individuals. Vacated convictions cannot be used in future prosecutions unless they involve specific offenses.

Washington HB1982 allows Indian tribal members to vacate convictions related to treaty rights for fishing, hunting, gathering, or pasturing.

Washington HB1982 provides a process for Indian tribal members to vacate convictions related to the exercise of treaty rights for fishing, hunting, gathering, or pasturing. The bill outlines criteria for vacating convictions, including the need for the offense to be related to treaty rights and the applicant to have completed all terms of the sentence. It also mandates the Office of Public Defense to provide direct representation and consultation services to eligible individuals. Vacated convictions cannot be used in future prosecutions unless they involve specific offenses.