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FL S1736
Bill
AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "official documentation" for human trafficking victim status to include affidavits, letters, or sworn testimony from medical professionals, victim services organizations, or certified professionals who assisted the victim
- Requires courts vacating convictions of human trafficking victims to include in the expunction order a mandate for the return of all fines, fees, and restitution paid by the petitioner
- Requires the clerk of court, upon receipt of such an expunction order, to return all fines, fees, and restitution amounts to the petitioner
- Removes the requirement that petitions lacking official documentation of trafficking victim status must meet the higher "clear and convincing evidence" standard, allowing all petitions to be decided by a "preponderance of the evidence"
- Effective date of July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Expunction of Records of Victims of Human Trafficking
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice
3/8/2024
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