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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