This is a legal form that was released by the North Carolina Court System - a government authority operating within North Carolina. Check the official instructions before completing and submitting the form.
Q: What is AOC-CR-279?
A: AOC-CR-279 is a form for petitioning the court for expunction of a nonviolent felony committed under the age of 18 in North Carolina.
Q: What does expunction mean?
A: Expunction refers to the legal process of removing or erasing a criminal record.
Q: What is G.s. 15a-145.4?
A: G.s. 15a-145.4 refers to the specific statute in the North Carolina General Statutes that allows for the expunction of nonviolent felonies committed under the age of 18.
Q: Who can file Form AOC-CR-279?
A: Individuals who have a nonviolent felony conviction from when they were under the age of 18 in North Carolina may file Form AOC-CR-279.
Q: Is the form available in both English and Spanish?
A: Yes, the form AOC-CR-279 is available in both English and Spanish.
Q: What does 'nonviolent felony' mean?
A: 'Nonviolent felony' refers to a serious criminal offense that does not involve the use of or threat of physical force or violence.
Q: What happens after filing the form?
A: After filing Form AOC-CR-279, the court will review the petition and may grant or deny the request for expunction based on certain factors.
Form Details:
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