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This bill expands legal protections for victims of human trafficking by revising the process for vacating criminal convictions and sealing related records. Under the new law, victims of human trafficking can petition to have their convictions vacated and records sealed for any crime committed under state laws or local ordinances, regardless of the specific offense. The bill establishes a rebuttable presumption in favor of vacating judgments and sealing records, with the petitioner required to demonstrate by a preponderance of evidence that their criminal participation was a direct result of being a human trafficking victim. The legislation provides detailed definitions of what constitutes a "victim of human trafficking" and allows petitioners to submit various forms of official documentation to support their case, such as certified records, affidavits from qualified professionals, or other evidence establishing their victimization. The bill also prohibits governmental entities from retaliating against petitioners and applies retroactively to convictions obtained before the bill's effective date. Importantly, petitioners are not required to pay a filing fee, and the court must notify the prosecuting agency when a petition is filed, giving them an opportunity to respond or object.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12753/Overview