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Records relating to a conviction for prostitution pursuant to section 15A-1415(b)(10) can be vacated by the court if the conviction was a result of the petitioner having been a victim of human trafficking or sexual servitude. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1416.1(a).

This provision applies only to first-offense prostitution convictions under section 14-204. N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 15A-1416.1(a), 15A-1415(b)(10).

The petition must be field in the court where the conviction occurred. For specific procedure, see N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1416.1.

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

The conviction is vacated, and the court may take such additional action as is appropriate in the circumstances. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1416.1(c).

The petition can be filed at any time following entry of a verdict. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 16A-1416.1(a).