Overview Description

A delinquency adjudication that resulted from being a victim of human trafficking can be vacated, and the related court records can be expunged, after the person reaches 18 years of age. S.D. Codified Laws § 26-7A-115.1.

There are no ineligible offenses.

A petition must be filed with the court. S.D. Codified Laws § 26-7A-115.1.

There is no statutory language on fees.

The court record is expunged and the underlying delinquency proceeding is vacated. S.D. Codified Laws § 26-7A-115.1.

The petition may be filed once the person reaches 18 years of age.