CONN. GEN. STAT. § 53a-192a(b) (2023).

  • It is an affirmative defense to the charge of trafficking in persons that the defendant was under 18 years of age and his or her participation in the offense was a result of the conduct of another person that constitutes trafficking in persons.
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CONN. GEN. STAT. § 54-95c(d) (2023).

  • Provides for an application to vacate any misdemeanor or class C, D, or E felony if the defendant proves that he or she was a victim of trafficking in persons pursuant to § 53a-192a or a criminal violation of 18 U.S.C. Ch. 77 (penoage, slavery, and trafficking in persons).
  • If the defendant proves that he or she was a victim of such trafficking or criminal violation at the time of any specified offenses, the court shall vacate any judgement or conviction entered for a violation of § 53a-82 and dismiss the charge related to such conviction.
  • There is no requirement for timely filing.

CONN. GEN. STAT. § 46b-146 (2023).

  • If a minor has a criminal record as a result of being a human trafficking victim, the court must order all related police and court records erased (expunged).
  • All references must be removed from all agency, official, and institutional files and a finding of delinquency must be deemed to have never occurred.