To apply for your Blake-qualifying refund or refunds:
Step 1: Fill out the online form and upload all necessary documents.
We cannot review your request until we have this information. Once a completed request is submitted, it is added to a queue for review. Incomplete requests and missing documents will delay our ability to respond to your request.
Step 2: Confirmation and review
After submitting your reimbursement request, you will receive a confirmation message on the screen indicating that your request has been received. If you provided your email address on the application, an email confirmation will also be sent. Our team will review the information provided and may contact you for further verification or clarification if needed.
If you filed online, you can check on the status at any time. View your application / list of applications here
Step 3: Processing and disbursement
Once your reimbursement request has been reviewed and approved, our Blake Refund Bureau will process the payment. Your reimbursement check will be mailed to the address provided. You can track your reimbursement progress via this online portal, as status updates will be provided throughout the process.
We may ask for more information from you via the contact information you provide as we process the application.
Please note: There is currently an extremely high volume of Blake refunds in need of processing, and the processing time for payments may vary. The public database is populated by information provided by the courts, and will be updated on a constant basis as the courts upload Blake-qualifying vacates and refund data. If you have cases in more than one jurisdiction, those cases may be processed at different times. Please keep checking back if you don’t see your records on this portal immediately following the vacate of your conviction.
For issues or questions regarding the online reimbursement process, please don't hesitate to contact our support team via our help desk at 360.704.1913, send a message via our online email form, or visit www.courts.wa.gov/blakerefund.
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