Expungement of criminal history records for victims of human trafficking.

Iowa HF926 allows victims of human trafficking to petition for the expungement of their criminal history records. The bill permits expungement for offenses committed while the person was a victim, regardless of the disposition of the arrest or charge. The court may deny a petition at its discretion. Expunged records remain confidential but can be accessed by certain agencies for specific purposes. The bill does not apply to certain serious offenses.

Expungement of criminal history records for victims of human trafficking.

Iowa HF926 allows victims of human trafficking to petition for the expungement of their criminal history records. The bill permits expungement for offenses committed while the person was a victim, regardless of the disposition of the arrest or charge. The court may deny a petition at its discretion. Expunged records remain confidential but can be accessed by certain agencies for specific purposes. The bill does not apply to certain serious offenses.