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District of Columbia: Adult Convictions (DC-C-3)

District of Columbia: Adult Convictions (DC-C-3)

Records relating to a conviction that resulted from being a victim of human trafficking can be expunged by the court immediately. D.C. Code § 22-1844.
Record Detail(s)
Human trafficking offenses
Previous Conviction Disqualifying
No statutory language
Mandatory / Discretionary
Discretionary
Hearing
At court's discretion
Clearance Process
Petition-based
Remedy
Expunge
Ineligible Category or Citation
See D.C. Code § 22-1831(5B).
Procedure General
The petition must be filed in Superior Court, with service on the prosecutor. For specific procedure, see D.C. Code §§ 22-1844, 1846.
Fees
There is no statutory language on fees.
Effect
The person is restored to the status they had before being arrested and need not disclose the arrest in response to any inquiry for any purpose. D.C. Code § 22-1846(i).
Waiting Periods
There is no waiting period.

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