What does vacating a record of felony conviction do?

Vacating the record releases you from penalties and disabilities from the offense. It means the conviction will not be included in your criminal history for setting a sentence in a later conviction. However, it does not stop the record from being used in a later criminal case. Great care must be taken to read the full form for details.

What is the next step after using this information?

If you meet all the requirements listed, you must complete the Motion and Declaration for Order Vacating Record of Felony Conviction form, which is CR 08.0900. You must also schedule a hearing and file the original motion and notice documents with the court clerk.

Does this form tell me how to get the record vacated?

No, this form provides information and lists requirements. It directs the user to complete a separate form (CR 08.0900) and then schedule a hearing with the court.

CR 08.0930

Vacation of Record of Felony Conviction - Information

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2023

This form provides information about applying to a court to have a record of a felony conviction removed. It explains what vacating a record means and lists specific requirements and types of crimes that affect this process.

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This information is used by someone who wants to apply to the sentencing court to have their record of a felony conviction removed. The process requires filing a motion and attending a hearing.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What does vacating a record of felony conviction do?: Vacating the record releases you from penalties and disabilities from the offense. It means the conviction will not be included in your criminal history for setting a sentence in a later conviction. However, it does not stop the record from being used in a later criminal case. Great care must be taken to read the full form for details.
What is the next step after using this information?: If you meet all the requirements listed, you must complete the Motion and Declaration for Order Vacating Record of Felony Conviction form, which is CR 08.0900. You must also schedule a hearing and file the original motion and notice documents with the court clerk.
Does this form tell me how to get the record vacated?: No, this form provides information and lists requirements. It directs the user to complete a separate form (CR 08.0900) and then schedule a hearing with the court.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2023.

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