HB 2087 - DIGEST

Applies to misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor domestic violence offenses as identified in RCW 10.99.020.

Provides that, in addition to any vacation of records of conviction under RCW 9.96.060, a person may apply to the sentencing court under this act for a vacation of his or her records of convictions for one or more misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offenses as identified in RCW 10.99.020.

Provides that an applicant may have his or her records of convictions vacated if: (1) There are no criminal charges against the applicant pending in any court of this state or another state, or in any federal court;

(2) Five years have elapsed since the applicant completed the terms of the original conditions of the sentence for the offense, including any legal financial obligations;

(3) The applicant has successfully completed a domestic violence perpetrator program meeting the minimum qualifications established by RCW 26.50.150;

(4) The prosecuting attorney's office that prosecuted the offense for which vacation is sought consents to the vacation; and

(5) The court finds that the applicant is remorseful for the offense.