Instructions for Petition and Order of Expunction Under G.S. 15A-145 And G.S. 15A-146: This is an official form from the North Carolina Administration of the Courts (AOC), which complies with all applicable laws and statutes. USLF amends and updates the forms as is required by North Carolina statutes and law.
Winston–Salem North Carolina Instructions For Petition And Order Of Expunction Under G.S. 15A-145 And G.S. 15A-146
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The purpose of the expungement is to seal a record as if the charge or conviction had never occurred. While the SBI, and soon prosecutors, can see it, the public cannot.
A misdemeanor stays on your record for life unless you successfully petition for expungement. There is no preset ?expiration date? for misdemeanor crimes. Even though misdemeanor offenses are less serious than felonies, they are still serious breaches in the eyes of the law.
How long does the expungement process take in NC? Regardless of the charge, the expungement process typically takes between 9 ? 12 months in North Carolina.
For some types of expungements, there is no filing fee. For example, if the charges were dismissed by the court without a deferment, or if you were found not guilty there is no filing fee. For other expungements, the courthouse will charge a filing fee of $175.00.
Other Important Changes to Expungements in North Carolina Now: Misdemeanor convictions qualify for an expungement after five years instead of 15. Before: To expunge a felony conviction, you needed to wait 15 years.
Dismissed charges Any and all misdemeanor and felony charges resolved by Dismissal or through a finding of Not Guilty or Not Responsible are eligible for expungement. As of December 2020: No felony conviction barrier. No waiting period.
To expunge a conviction, you must provide a number of documents, such as having two witness affidavits declaring you have a good moral character. You can't expunge a violent misdemeanor, violent felony, and certain drug crime convictions.
Misdemeanor convictions can now be expunged after 5 years instead of 15. Felony convictions can now be expunged after 10 years instead of 15. There is no more limit on how many dismissals can be expunged. Prosecutors and law enforcement personnel will have access to all records.
You must file documents with the clerk of court in the county where the charge was dismissed, you must file petitions in each county/court where you have a criminal record.
But do expunged records show up on background checks? Expunged charges are erased from the record entirely, and sealed records still exist but are inaccessible to the public. Generally, sealed and expunged records will not appear on a background check.
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