AOC-CR-265 // PARDON // CLAWVANA

Pardon of Innocence Expunction

Mandatory expunction for recipients of a Governor's Pardon of Innocence. N.C.G.S. § 15A-149.

01ATTORNEY INFORMATIONSAVED LOCALLY
02PETITIONER INFORMATION
03PARDON INFORMATION
Governor of North Carolina

PARDON OF INNOCENCE

A Pardon of Innocence is the highest form of executive clemency in NC. It entitles the recipient to mandatory expunction with no exceptions. Attach a certified copy of the pardon certificate to this petition.

STATUTE REFERENCE

STATUTEN.C.G.S. § 15A-149
COURTSuperior Court Division
FILING FEENo fee
WAITNone — mandatory
FORMAOC-CR-265

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS

  • Certified copy of Pardon of Innocence certificate
  • Copies of all court records pertaining to conviction
  • List of all agencies holding relevant records
  • Certificate of service on DA and SBI

CLIO TIP

Scan and upload the certified pardon certificate to the Clio matter before generating this petition. Confirm the exact certificate number and date from the original document — errors will delay the filing.

Need Help Filing?

Expunction petitions require a court hearing. An attorney can review your eligibility, prepare the petition, and represent you at the hearing.

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