Provides confidentiality for records in proceedings to vacate convictions for offenses resulting from sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to ensure confidentiality of records in proceedings to vacate convictions for offenses resulting from sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and compelling prostitution. It creates a presumption that the defendant's participation in the offense was a result of being a victim of trafficking or compelling prostitution if official documentation of the defendant's status as a victim is provided. The bill mandates that motions to vacate such convictions and all related documents remain confidential and can only be accessed with court authorization.

Provides confidentiality for records in proceedings to vacate convictions for offenses resulting from sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to ensure confidentiality of records in proceedings to vacate convictions for offenses resulting from sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and compelling prostitution. It creates a presumption that the defendant's participation in the offense was a result of being a victim of trafficking or compelling prostitution if official documentation of the defendant's status as a victim is provided. The bill mandates that motions to vacate such convictions and all related documents remain confidential and can only be accessed with court authorization.