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Amendment history: Formerly Form 21(a), added June 4, 2015, effective on an expedited basis July 3, 2015, adopted on a permanent basis Dec. 16, 2015. Amended and effective on an emergency basis Aug. 9, 2017, adopted on a permanent basis Dec. 13, 2017. Renumbered Form 21 on an emergency basis June 15, 2018, effective Aug. 3, 2018, adopted on a permanent basis Dec. 13, 2018. Amended on an emergency basis July 3, 2019, effective Aug. 27, 2019, adopted on a permanent basis Dec. 12, 2019; amended on an emergency basis Aug. 22, 2024, effective Sept. 14, 2024, permanently adopted Dec. 3, 2024, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
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This form lets someone ask a court to erase a conviction from their record if they were a victim of sex trafficking or labor trafficking. To qualify, the person must show that they committed the crime because they were being trafficked and controlled by someone else at the time.
The form asks for basic information like your name, case number, and the conviction you want removed. You will need to explain how your trafficking situation led to the crime, and you can attach documents or other evidence that supports your story. A judge will review what you submit and decide whether to grant the request.
If the court approves the application, the conviction is vacated, meaning it is treated as if it never happened. This can make a real difference in a person's life by removing barriers to jobs, housing, and other opportunities that a criminal record can block.