NORTH CAROLINA EXPUNCTION — INTERACTIVE ELIGIBILITY GUIDE

NC Expunction Complete Reference Guide — All Pathways

Answer a few yes/no questions to find the right expunction petition for your situation. Download a personalized eligibility summary to bring to your consultation.
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EXPUNCTION PATHWAY IDENTIFIED

NO STANDARD EXPUNCTION PATHWAY IDENTIFIED

Based on your answers, you may not qualify for a standard NC expunction under G.S. 15A-145 through 15A-149. This does not mean you have no options — eligibility depends on many specific facts. Speak with an attorney before concluding no relief is available. Barker Richardson, PLLC handles expunctions across all 100 NC counties.

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Q1
Was your charge dismissed, or did you receive a not guilty verdict?
This includes dismissals with or without leave, nolle prosequi, and acquittals — but NOT cases where you completed a diversion program.

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NC EXPUNCTION PATHWAYS

  • CR-287 — Dismissed / Not Guilty
  • CR-264 — Juvenile Misdemeanor
  • CR-266 — First-Offense Drug Conviction
  • CR-268 — Nonviolent Conviction
  • CR-285 — Drug Diversion (this site)
  • CR-290 — Juvenile Felony (this site)
  • CR-269 — Trafficking Victim (this site)
  • CR-293 — Pardon of Innocence (this site)

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Felony expunctions are complex — attorney strongly recommended
  • Wake County charges a $175 filing fee for certain G.S. 15A-146 dismissal-based expunctions (formal deferral)
  • 9 in 10 eligible NC residents never file for expunction
  • An expunction removes all public records of the arrest and charge