Form AOC-CR-294 District Attorney 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

What Is Form AOC-CR-294?

This is a legal form that was released by the North Carolina Court System - a government authority operating within North Carolina. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form AOC-CR-294 used for?A: Form AOC-CR-294 is used for filing a District Attorney 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 in North Carolina.

Q: What is an expunction?A: An expunction is a legal process where a person's criminal record is erased or sealed, removing their conviction or arrest from public records.

Q: What is G.s. 15a-145.8a?A: G.s. 15a-145.8a refers to the specific statute in the North Carolina General Statutes that governs the expunction of non-traffic misdemeanors or felonies committed by individuals under the age of 18 before the Raise the Age law.

Q: Who can file Form AOC-CR-294?A: Form AOC-CR-294 can be filed by the District Attorney's Office in North Carolina.

Q: What is Raise the Age law?A: The Raise the Age law is a law that was passed in North Carolina, which increased the minimum age at which a person can be charged as an adult for certain crimes, from 16 to 18 years old.

Q: What is the purpose of filing a District Attorney Petition and Order of Expunction?A: The purpose of filing this petition and order is to request the expunction of non-traffic misdemeanors or felonies committed by individuals under the age of 18 before the Raise the Age law in North Carolina.

Q: What are non-traffic misdemeanors or felonies?A: Non-traffic misdemeanors or felonies refer to criminal offenses that are not related to traffic violations, such as theft, assault, or drug possession.

Q: Who is eligible for expunction under G.s. 15a-145.8a?A: Individuals who committed non-traffic misdemeanors or felonies under the age of 18 before the Raise the Age law in North Carolina may be eligible for expunction under G.s. 15a-145.8a.

Q: What is the role of the District Attorney's Office in the expunction process?A: The District Attorney's Office is responsible for reviewing the petition for expunction, determining eligibility, and filing the petition with the court on behalf of the individual seeking expunction.