Vermont: Adult Convictions (VT-C-7)

Records relating to a conviction can be vacated by the court, if the conviction resulted from being a victim of human trafficking. 13 V.S.A. § 2658.

Record Detail(s)

Human trafficking offenses

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

No

Mandatory / Discretionary

Discretionary

Clearance Process

Petition-based

Remedy

Vacate

Ineligible Category or Citation

See 13 V.S.A. § 2658(a)(1). for ineligible offenses.

Procedure General

The petition must be filed in the court of conviction. For the specific procedure, see 13 V.S.A. § 2658.

Fees

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

Effect

The conviction is vacated and the court strikes the adjudication of guilt and expunges the record of the criminal proceeding. 13 V.S.A. § 2658(d)(2).

Waiting Periods

There is no waiting period.