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35-38-9-11. Waiver of Expungement in a Plea Agreement Invalid

Sec. 11. (a) A person may not waive the right to expungement under this chapter as part of a plea agreement. Any purported waiver of the right to expungement in a plea agreement is invalid and unenforceable as against public policy. (b) This section does not prohibit the finding of a waiver of the right […]

35-38-10-1. “Trafficked Person”

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “trafficked person” means a person who was the victim of human trafficking (IC 35-42-3.5), regardless of whether the person who committed the human trafficking offense was charged, tried, or convicted. As added by P.L.86-2017, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.142-2020, SEC.61.

35-38-10-2. Vacating Conviction of Trafficked Person; Requirements

Sec. 2. A person who committed an offense that did not result in bodily injury to another person is entitled to have the person’s conviction vacated if the person proves by a preponderance of the evidence that: (1) the person was a trafficked person at the time the person committed the offense; (2) the offense […]

35-38-7-15. Discretionary Orders by Court; Elimination Samples

Sec. 15. (a) The court may make any other orders under this chapter that the court considers appropriate, including designating any of the following: (1) The type of DNA testing and analysis to be used. (2) That the DNA testing and analysis satisfies the pertinent evidentiary rules concerning the admission of scientific evidence or testimony […]

35-38-9-9. Duties of Court in Ruling on Expungement Petitions

Sec. 9. (a) If the prosecuting attorney does not object, or has waived objection to the petition under section 8 of this chapter, the court may grant the petition for expungement without a hearing. (b) The court may summarily deny a petition, if the petition does not meet the requirements of section 8 of this […]