New Hampshire: Adult Convictions (NH-C-10)

Records relating to convictions for indecent exposure, lewdness, prostitution, and related offenses can be vacated by the court if the petitioner's conduct was a direct result of being a victim of human trafficking. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 633:7(VI)(b).

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 convictions under sections 645:1 and 645:2.

Procedure General

The petition must be filed in the district division of the circuit court. For the specific procedure, see N.H. Rev. Stat. § 633:7(VI).

Fees

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

Effect

The conviction is vacated. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 633:7(VI).

Forms

There is no statutory language on forms

Waiting Periods

There is no statutory language regarding a waiting period.

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