Instructions for Form AOC-CR-293 Petition and Order of Expunction Under G.s. 15a-145.8a (Non-traffic Misdemeanor or Felony Under Age 18 Committed Before Raise the Age) - North Carolina

Form AOC-CR-293 Petition and Order of Expunction Under G.s. 15a-145.8a (Non-traffic Misdemeanor or Felony Under Age 18 Committed Before Raise the Age) - North Carolina

This document contains official instructions for Form AOC-CR-293 , Petition and Order of Expunction Under G.s. 15a-145.8a (Non-traffic Misdemeanor or Felony Under Age 18 Committed Before Raise the Age) - a form released and collected by the North Carolina Court System. An up-to-date fillable Form AOC-CR-293 is available for download through this link.

FAQ

Q: What is Form AOC-CR-293?A: Form AOC-CR-293 is a petition and order of expunction for non-traffic misdemeanors or felonies committed by individuals under the age of 18 before the Raise the Age law was implemented in North Carolina.

Q: What is the purpose of Form AOC-CR-293?A: The purpose of Form AOC-CR-293 is to seek expunction or removal of records related to non-traffic misdemeanors or felonies committed by individuals under 18 before the Raise the Age law.

Q: What is expunction?A: Expunction refers to the process of removing or destroying records of criminal charges or convictions.

Q: Who is eligible to use Form AOC-CR-293?A: Individuals who were under the age of 18 when they committed non-traffic misdemeanors or felonies before the Raise the Age law in North Carolina can use Form AOC-CR-293.

Q: What is the Raise the Age law?A: The Raise the Age law is a legislation that raised the age of juvenile jurisdiction in North Carolina, meaning that most criminal offenses committed by individuals under 18 are treated as juvenile offenses rather than adult offenses.

Q: Are there any fees associated with submitting Form AOC-CR-293?A: There may be fees associated with submitting Form AOC-CR-293, such as filing fees. It is recommended to check with the court or the applicable jurisdiction for the current fees.