Utah: Adult Convictions (UT-C-7)

Records relating to certain convictions can be vacated by the court if the petitioner committed the offense while subject to force, fraud, or coercion as a victim of human trafficking. Utah Code Ann. § 78B-9-104(1)(h).

Record Detail(s)

Human trafficking offenses

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

No

Mandatory / Discretionary

Discretionary

Hearing

No

Clearance Process

Petition-based

Remedy

Vacate

Ineligible Category or Citation

This remedy only applies to offenses in Utah Code Ann. § 78B-9-104(1)(h).

Procedure General

The petition must be filed in the district court of original jurisdiction. For the specific procedure, see Utah Code Ann. § 78B-9-104.

Fees

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

Effect

The conviction can be vacated. Utah Code Ann. § 78B-9-104.

Waiting Periods

There is no statutory language regarding a waiting period.

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