Legal Opinion

State Of Washington, V. Jerry Lee Brock

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided January 13, 2025No. 86617-6Published

1Opinion of the Court

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON JERRY LEE BROCK, No. 86617-6-I Appellant, DIVISION ONE v. PUBLISHED OPINION STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent. SMITH, C.J. — In July 2013, the Washington Legislature enacted the wrongly convicted persons act (WCPA), chapter 4.100 RCW, in an attempt to remedy the unique harm suffered by wrongly convicted persons. It recognized that those who have been wrongly convicted not only lose years of their lives, but also have lost opportunities and experiences impossible to recover after their release from imprisonment. Then, upon their release, they…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Department of Social & Health Services v. JonesWashington Supreme Court · 1995
  2. Schermer v. Department of Social & Health ServicesWashington Supreme Court · 2007
  3. In Re Dependency of SchermerWashington Supreme Court · 2007
  4. Thompson v. HansonCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2007
  5. Thompson v. HansonCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2007

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