Maryland: Adult Convictions (MD-C-7)

Records relating to a prostitution conviction can be vacated by the court if the person's participation in the offense was a direct result of being a victim of human trafficking. Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 8-302.

Record Detail(s)

Human trafficking offenses

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

No

Mandatory / Discretionary

Discretionary

Clearance Process

Petition-based

Remedy

Vacate

Ineligible Category or Citation

This provision applies only to prostitution offenses committed under duress.

Procedure General

The petition must be filed in court. For the specific procedure, see Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 8-302.

Fees

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

Effect

The court shall vacate the conviction. Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 8-302(d).

Waiting Periods

The petition must be filed within a reasonable time after the conviction.

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