Coming Soon:
Blake Refund Bureau
Starting July 29, 2023, the Blake Refund Bureau — Washington State's official online reimbursement center for court-ordered fines or costs paid
in connection with Blake-related drug possession convictions — will be accessible from this web page.
In 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court found the law criminalizing drug possession unconstitutional. As a result of this decision, known as State v. Blake, any Blake-related convictions qualify to be removed (vacated) from one's criminal record, and any legal financial obligations (LFOs) paid as a result qualify for financial reimbursement.
If you have a Blake-impacted criminal record, you must first have your Blake-related convictions vacated and refund eligibility determined by the court or courts where your convictions were issued. To get started, call the Blake hotline at 360.586.3164 Ext. 218 to help you through the process.
Once your convictions have been vacated, you can apply for reimbursements on your paid Blake-related LFOs here, beginning July 29, 2023.
The development of the Blake Refund Bureau is led by the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in collaboration with local courts and county clerks, public defenders, prosecutors, impacted individuals, advocacy groups and other stakeholders.
Additional Resources
While the Blake Refund Bureau does not issue vacates, nor provide legal advice or services, the following resources and organizations may be able to assist you:
Find your court(s)
Court Directory
Find your record(s)
Public Record Search
Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD)
Blake Resources for the Public
County-Level Blake Information
Hotline: 360.586.3164, Ext. 218
Office of Civil Legal Aid (OCLA)
Get Legal Help
WashingtonLawHelp.org
How to clear (vacate) your drug possession conviction after State v. Blake
