This law allows victims of human trafficking in Virginia to file a petition to vacate their criminal convictions or delinquency adjudications related to offenses committed while they were victims. The petition must include specific details about the offense, the victim's status, and relevant personal and case information. It aims to provide a legal pathway for trafficking victims to clear their records if their offenses were linked to their victimization.
Victims of human trafficking who have been convicted or adjudicated delinquent of certain offenses committed while they were victims are eligible to file a petition to vacate their records.
The petition must specify details such as the offense date, final disposition, victim's personal info, details of trafficking, and how the victim's trafficking status was related to the offense.
Yes, if they have previously filed a petition, they must disclose the disposition of any prior petitions when filing a new one.
The purpose is to have the conviction or adjudication of delinquency vacated, helping victims clear their criminal records related to offenses committed during their victimization.