2SHB 1492 — Providing relief for persons affected by State v. Blake.

What this bill does

Establishes procedures and requirements for vacating convictions, resentencing, and refunding legal financial obligations (LFOs) pursuant to the decision in State v. Blake. Requires the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) to develop lists for each court of all qualifying convictions subject to vacation and qualifying nonconvictions eligible for a refund of LFOs. Requires prosecutors to review the lists and take certain actions, including bringing ex parte motions to vacate qualifying convictions and to refund LFOs for all qualifying convictions and qualifying nonconvictions, and to file status reports on all filed motions. Sets forth required contents in a vacation order and the effect of the vacation. Defines LFOs that are entitled to be reimbursed, establishes standards for determining refund amounts, and requires the AOC to establish a refund bureau to provide direct refunds to persons entitled to LFO refunds. Allows persons to challenge the amount of any LFO refund, or to bring their own motion to vacate a qualifying conviction or seek refund of LFOs for a qualifying nonconviction.

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