AB 910 expands vacatur relief and legal defenses for victims of human trafficking and domestic violence
August 13, 2026
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The Frame
This bill broadens the legal pathways for survivors of violence to clear their criminal records and defend themselves against charges, while simultaneously increasing administrative requirements for local law enforcement and state agencies to process record destruction.
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Victims of human trafficking, intimate partner violence, or sexual violence
They gain expanded eligibility to petition for vacatur of convictions and use coercion as an affirmative defense for violent felonies.
Local law enforcement and correctional agencies
They face new mandates to seal and destroy records within specific timeframes.
Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.
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Why It Matters
This bill broadens the legal pathways for survivors of violence to clear their criminal records and defend themselves against charges, while simultaneously increasing administrative requirements for local law enforcement and state agencies to process record destruction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this bill allow me to clear a murder conviction?
What agencies are now required to destroy my records if I am granted relief?
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