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Utah

Statute

UT ST ยง 78B-9-104(1)(h)

In Utah, a trafficking survivor convicted of specific offenses can ask the court to vacate the conviction. Eligible offenses include possession of a controlled substance, prostitution and aiding prostitution, lewdness, criminal trespass, theft, and possession of a forged writing device. The specific offenses must have been committed while the person was subject to force, fraud or coercion.

Generally, Utah requires anyone seeking vacation of criminal records to file within one year of the conviction is imposed or appealed. For survivors, Utah law does not count the period of time they may have been prevented from seeking relief due to the trafficking experience.

Updated Jan 2025

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