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Connecticut: Adult Convictions (CT-C-2)

Records relating to a conviction for prostitution pursuant to section 53a-82 that occurred as a result of the petitioner having been a victim of human trafficking can be vacated by the court. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-95c.
Record Detail(s)
Human trafficking offenses
Previous Conviction Disqualifying
No
Mandatory / Discretionary
Discretionary
Hearing
Yes, if objection filed
Clearance Process
Petition-based
Remedy
Vacate
Ineligible Category or Citation
This section applies only to prostitution convictions pursuant to section 53a-82.
Procedure General
The petition must be filed in Superior Court. For the specific procedure, see Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-95c.
Fees
There is no statutory language regarding fees.
Effect
The conviction is vacated and charges are dismissed. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-95c.
Forms
There is no statutory language regarding forms.
Waiting Periods
There is no statutory language regarding a waiting period.

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