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Conviction record in Washington Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Washington legislative session

In Washington criminal law, “Conviction record” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.

What does “Conviction record” mean in Washington criminal law?

"Conviction record" means criminal history record information relating to an incident which has led to a conviction or other disposition adverse to the subject. (RCW 10.97.030)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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