NORTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

AOC-CR-268 — Petition and Order of Expunction

G.S. 15A-145.5 · Nonviolent misdemeanor (5-year wait) or felony (10-year wait) · Fill in your information and download a court-ready PDF instantly.
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01 YOUR INFORMATION (PETITIONER)
You are the petitioner — the person seeking expunction. If represented by an attorney, enable the attorney section below.
02 ATTORNEY INFORMATION OPTIONAL — IF REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL
03 CASE INFORMATION
04 OFFENSE TYPE & INFORMATION
5-year waiting period — at least 5 years must have passed since the date of conviction or release from any supervision (whichever is later) for a nonviolent misdemeanor.
05 ELIGIBILITY ATTESTATIONS
By checking each box you certify under penalty of perjury that the following statements are true and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief.
COUNTY OF CONVICTION
— Select above —

STATUTORY REFERENCE

G.S. 15A-145.5Governing statute
Misdemeanor wait5 years
Felony wait10 years
Subsequent convictionsNone allowed
Sex offender reg.Must not be registered
Felony expunctionsOne lifetime max
AOC-CR-268Official form

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Offense must be a nonviolent misdemeanor or nonviolent felony (not Class A–E felony)
  • Not an offense involving assault, sexual offense, or sex offender registration
  • Misdemeanor: at least 5 years since conviction or end of supervision
  • Felony: at least 10 years since conviction or end of supervision
  • No subsequent criminal convictions (traffic OK)
  • Not currently registered as a sex offender
  • Only one felony expunction under 15A-145.5 per lifetime

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DISQUALIFYING OFFENSES

  • Class A through E felonies
  • Any offense requiring sex offender registration
  • Offenses involving assault, physical injury, or threats
  • DWI / DUI convictions
  • Any offense against a minor

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