NC S457

Allows district attorneys discretion to waive prior convictions not involving moral turpitude when placing defendants on deferred prosecution for Class H or I felonies or misdemeanors.

Entitles defendants age 18 or younger who commit misdemeanors to automatic placement on deferred prosecution, except for offenses between persons in personal relationships as defined under G.S. 50B-1(b).

Requires automatic expunction of misdemeanor records upon successful completion of deferred prosecution and dismissal of charges, with a $175 filing fee paid by the defendant.

Appropriates $1,000 in nonrecurring funds to the Administrative Office of the Courts for implementation during fiscal year 2017-2018.

Effective date is December 1, 2017, applying to all offenses committed on or after that date.