NC H1064

Allows persons convicted of specified nonviolent felonies to petition for expunction 10 years after conviction or completion of sentence, whichever is later, if they have no prior convictions except traffic violations and have maintained good moral character.

Eligible offenses include violations of G.S. 14-54, 14-56, 14-71.1, G.S. 14-100 (value under $100,000), and G.S. 90-95(d)(4).

Requires petitioner to submit affidavit of good moral character, verified affidavits from two unrelated character witnesses, criminal record check authorization, and pay a $200 filing fee ($100 to State Bureau of Investigation, $100 to Administrative Office of the Courts).

Court may grant expunction if petitioner has remained of good moral character, has no outstanding warrants or pending cases, has no outstanding restitution orders, and has not previously been granted an expunction.

Expunged records remain accessible to law enforcement, judicial officers, certification commissions, financial institutions, licensing boards, and other specified agencies for employment and licensing purposes, with information kept confidential.