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WA State OPD Seeks Contract Blake DOC Resource Attorney(s)
December 12, 2024 | Erin Stewart

OPD will enter into a contract or contracts with solo practice attorneys and/or multi-attorney organizations who will provide legal services to individuals who may be eligible for Blake relief in county courts, particularly individuals in custody of DOC or in the custody of corrections systems outside of Washington state; serve as resource or co-counsel to existing OPD Blake contractors; serve as a secondary resource attorney for the WA State OPD Blake telephone inquiry line.  Such services will include: coordination and communication with criminal legal system stakeholders in the county; regularly reviewing DOC data provided by OPD to prioritize relief for incarcerated individuals; and client representation on resentencing motions and motions to obtain a vacate and refund order. View application procedures.