01ATTORNEY INFORMATIONSAVED LOCALLY
02PETITIONER INFORMATION
03CONVICTION INFORMATION
Enter date of birth and date of offense above
04ELIGIBILITYUI VERIFICATION ONLY
AGE: Age at the time of the OFFENSE — not the conviction — controls eligibility. Under 18 for Class H or I; under 22 for certain qualifying nonviolent felonies per § 15A-145.4. No waiting period after discharge for Class H or I.
YOUTH EXPUNCTION
Youth expunctions recognize that young people deserve second chances. The offense must be nonviolent. Age at the time of the offense — not conviction — is what matters.
STATUTE REFERENCE
STATUTEN.C.G.S. § 15A-145.4
COURTSuperior Court Division
FILING FEENo fee
WAIT (H/I)None after discharge
AGE CUTOFFUnder 18 or under 22
FORMAOC-CR-268
INELIGIBLE OFFENSES
- Class A–G felonies (violent felonies)
- Sex offenses requiring SOR registration
- Offenses involving violence or weapons
- DWI and motor vehicle offenses
- Any prior felony conviction on record
CLIO TIP
The age calculation is based on the offense date — pull the exact date from the charging documents, not the arrest date. Confirm offense class from eCourts or the judgment before 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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