State of Washington v. Patrick Gale Wilson

¶1 Patrick Wilson filed a motion under RCW 10.01.160(4), seeking remission of the legal financial obligations (LFOs) imposed on him for a prior conviction. The superior court denied the motion, reasoning the proper time for filing it is after Mr. Wilson is released from prison. While we disagree with the superior court’s contention that Mr. Wilson must wait until release from prison to petition for remission, we nevertheless affirm.

¶2 Washington law allows that a petition to remit LFOs be made at any time. That means incarcerated persons are not barred from seeking relief. However, a claim…