State program returns millions after State v. Blake ruling
A centralized refund program in Washington has returned more than $5.2 million to nearly 5,000 cases after the Washington State Supreme Court ruled the 1971 drug-possession law unconstitutional; program leaders say average refunds are about $800 and the largest payout has approached $19,000.
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The Washington State Supreme Courtruled in February 2021 that the statelaw dating from 1971 used to criminalize simple possession of certain controlled substances was unconstitutional, and a centralized refund program has returned more than $5.2 million to nearly 5,000 cases, a presenter said.
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