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3019 – Victim Protection During Prosecution | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law 18 Pa.C.S. 3019 protects human trafficking victims, limits identity disclosure, offers defenses, and promotes diversion and expungement options.

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3019 – Victim Protection During Prosecution

Pennsylvania Title 18 - Crimes and Offenses § 3019

Summary

Pennsylvania law 18 Pa.C.S. 3019 provides protections for victims of human trafficking, including restrictions on disclosing their identities and special considerations for their cases. It offers defenses for those coerced into illegal acts and promotes diversion programs for first-time offenders who are trafficking victims. The law also includes provisions for expunging records upon successful completion of diversion programs.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law 18 Pa.C.S. 3019 protects human trafficking victims, limits identity disclosure, offers defenses, and promotes diversion and expungement options.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.