Hawaii: Adult Convictions (HI-C-3)

Records relating to prostitution and related convictions under sections 712-1200, 712-1206, or 712-1207 can be vacated by the court if there is no subsequent conviction within 3 years after the original conviction. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 712-1209.6(1).

Record Detail(s)

Human trafficking offenses

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

No

Mandatory / Discretionary

Discretionary

Clearance Process

Petition-based

Remedy

Vacate

Ineligible Category or Citation

See section 712-1209.6(1)section for offenses that are ineligible to be vacated.

Procedure General

The petition must be filed in court. For the specific procedure, see Haw. Rev. Stat. § 712-1209.6.

Fees

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

Effect

The conviction is vacated. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 712-1209.6(2).

Waiting Periods

There is a three-year waiting period.

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