OH HB56

Permits persons found not guilty or defendants in dismissed cases to apply for record expungement if the case resulted from being a victim of human trafficking.

Allows persons convicted of prostitution-related offenses (sections 2907.24, 2907.241, 2907.25) to seek expungement of conviction records if their participation resulted from human trafficking victimization.

Authorizes courts to grant "intervention in lieu of conviction" for persons charged with offenses while victims of compelling prostitution, requiring abstinence from drugs and alcohol for at least one year and participation in treatment services.

Requires applicants to demonstrate by preponderance of evidence that their offense involvement resulted from human trafficking victimization; court must balance applicant's interests against government's legitimate need to maintain records.

Establishes $50 application fee (with $30 to state treasury and $20 to county) and requires courts to notify relevant agencies when expungement is ordered.