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NC EXPUNGEMENT · AOC-CR-281 · G.S. 15A-146 · FREE CHECK

Your Charge Was Dismissed.
Your Record Should Be Too.

A dismissed charge doesn't automatically disappear from your criminal record — it still shows up on background checks, landlord screenings, and job applications. Answer 6 questions to see exactly what it costs to erase it and how to file.

9 in 10
People who qualify for expunction in NC never get it — usually because they didn't know they could, or didn't know how.
SOURCE: PAPER PRISONS INITIATIVE · NC SECOND CHANCE EXPUNCTION GAP (2020)
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What county was the charge filed in?
The petition is filed in the county where the charge originated — not where you live now.
How did your charge get dismissed?
This determines what it costs to file. Look at your dismissal paperwork or the court's notation if you have it.
Heads up — a filing fee may apply. Under G.S. 15A-146(d), if your dismissal required you to complete anything, a $175 court filing fee is required to file now. But there's a free path: wait 180 days from the dismissal date and it auto-expunges at no cost. We'll calculate that for you next.
Good news — no court filing fee required. Unconditional dismissals and not guilty verdicts carry no filing fee under G.S. 15A-146.
What was the charge?
This goes on the petition as it appears on your court paperwork or citation. Approximate is fine.
When was the charge dismissed?
Check your court paperwork or look up your case at nccourts.gov. The exact date matters if a filing fee applies.
180-day window is still open.
180 days have passed.
Have you ever had a charge expunged before?
Some expunction statutes limit repeat use. This affects eligibility under certain provisions.
Last question — what's your name?
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA  ·  IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE
DISTRICT COURT DIVISION
File No.             
Petition and Order for Expunction of Records
AOC-CR-281  ·  Pursuant to G.S. 15A-146
Petitioner:
County of Filing:
Charge(s):
Date Dismissed:
Basis:
Filing Fee:
Petition

Petitioner, , respectfully petitions this Court for an Order of Expunction of all records related to the above-referenced charge(s) pursuant to G.S. 15A-146, and states:

1. Petitioner was charged with in County, North Carolina.

2. The charge was on .

3. Petitioner has had a prior expunction of a criminal record in North Carolina.

4. Petitioner is not currently under indictment for any criminal offense and has no outstanding criminal judgments against them.

WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays that the Court enter an Order directing expunction of all records relating to the above charge from all public databases, court records, and law enforcement files.

Attorney:_________________________________
NC Bar No.:_____________
Order

It is ORDERED that the records of relating to the above charge are hereby                   .

Judge:  
Date:  
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