Prosecuting Attorney's Office

On February 25, 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court in State v. Blake declared as unconstitutional Washington’s strict liability drug possession statute. For more information about the Blake decision visit: https://mrsc.org/Home/Stay-Informed/MRSC-Insight/March-2021/The-Status-of-Drug-Possession-in-Washington-State.aspx

If you are inquiring about dismissal, resentencing, or vacation of your case due to the State v Blake decision, please contact Clallam Public Defender via email: with the subject line, BLAKE. Clallam Public Defender may also be reached at (360) 452-3307 or 516 E. Front Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362. Office hours for Clallam Public Defender are Monday – Friday 8:30am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm. When calling, please identify the call as relating to Blake.

Attorneys and those who are not represented by Clallam Public Defender may seek dismissal, resentencing, or vacation of a case due to the State v Blake decision by sending an email to with the subject line, “BLAKE REQUEST LAST NAME". The email should include the Defendant’s full name, date of birth, contact information, and the relevant case number.