Records of a conviction for prostitution or a similar offense under a local ordinance can be vacated by the court at any time if the person's participation in the offense was a result of having been a human trafficking victim. 725 ILCS 5/116-2.1.
Ineligible Category or Citation
This section applies only to convictions pursuant to sections 11-14 or 11-14.2 or a similar local ordinance.
Procedure General
Fees
There is no statutory language regarding fees.
Effect
The conviction is vacated and the court can take such additional action as is appropriate. 725 ILCS 5/116-2.1(c).
Waiting Periods
The petition can be filed at any time following entry of a verdict.