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ATTORNEY & SURETY INFORMATION
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CASE INFORMATION
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FORFEITURE INFORMATION
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GROUNDS FOR RELIEF — G.S. 15A-544.5
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE ON DISTRICT ATTORNEY
SELECTED COUNTY
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⚠ ABSOLUTE BAR — READ FIRST
G.S. 15A-544.5(b)(2): Set-aside is ABSOLUTELY BARRED if the defendant has two or more prior failures to appear on the same case. No exceptions. Verify FTA history before filing this motion.
DEFENDANT MISSED COURT?
If the defendant missed a court date and needs help getting a new date, an attorney may be able to file a Motion to Strike the Called and Failed.
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G.S. 15A-544.5Motion to set aside
15A-544.5(b)Grounds for relief
15A-544.5(b)(2)Absolute bar — 2+ FTAs
15A-544.4150-day filing deadline
15A-544.1Forfeiture entry
AOC-CR-206Motion to Set Aside
G.S. 15A-544.5 GROUNDS
- Defendant surrendered to custody within 150 days of notice
- Defendant arrested in another jurisdiction within 150 days
- Defendant deceased (produce death certificate)
- Defendant deported from the United States
- Defendant committed to mental institution
- Illness prevented defendant from appearing
- Other good cause — discretionary
FILING CHECKLIST
- Verify 150-day deadline has not passed
- Confirm defendant has NOT had 2+ prior FTAs on this case
- Attach certified supporting documentation
- Serve motion on District Attorney before filing
- File with Clerk of Superior Court in the forfeiture county
- Request hearing date from Clerk
- Contact Clerk to confirm mailing address for your county