NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE — G.S. 15A-145.8

Petition for Expunction — Human Trafficking Victim

Expunction of offenses committed as a direct result of being a victim of human trafficking or sexual exploitation. No waiting period. No filing fee.
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01ATTORNEY INFORMATION
02PETITIONER INFORMATION
03OFFENSE(S) TO BE EXPUNGED
04NATURE OF CASE
05BASIS FOR EXPUNCTION — CERTIFICATION
06RELIEF REQUESTED
07CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
SELECTED COUNTY
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SURVIVOR RESOURCES

NC Stop Human Trafficking: 1-888-373-7888. NC Family Services can provide victim advocate letters that significantly strengthen this petition.

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KEY FACTS — G.S. 15A-145.8

  • No waiting period — petition immediately upon dismissal or after conviction
  • Available for ANY offense committed as a direct result of trafficking — includes prostitution, drug crimes, theft, fraud, trespass
  • Both convictions and dismissed charges are eligible
  • Survivor advocate or law enforcement certification is not required but strengthens the petition
  • No filing fee
  • Expunction does NOT disqualify petitioner from sex offender registration relief if also applicable

STATUTORY REFERENCE

G.S. 15A-145.8Trafficking victim expunction
G.S. 14-43.10Human trafficking defined
G.S. 14-190.13Sexual exploitation defined
Waiting PeriodNone
Filing FeeNone