This bill allows victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation to petition for the sealing of their criminal history records.
The bill amends Maine law to permit the sealing of criminal history record information for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation. A person can file a motion to seal their criminal history record if they were a victim of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation and the crime was a substantial result of that exploitation. The court must grant the motion and seal the record if the person meets these criteria. The bill also outlines procedures for investigating and correcting disputed criminal history records and penalties for violations by business screening services.
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