NC S484

Allows direct claims of factual innocence to be filed by claimants for homicide, robbery, sex offenses requiring registration, and Class A through E felonies, rather than requiring referral by court or agency.

Requires the Commission Director to provide confidential case status updates at least every six months to the District Attorney, convicted person, and counsel, including summary of witness interviews and forensic testing results.

Establishes mandatory prehearing conference at least 10 days before full Commission proceedings, with District Attorney entitled to inspect evidence not previously presented and submit written statement at least 72 hours prior.

Removes requirement that convicted person be deceased to bar Commission consideration; instead bars claimants who received notice and did not file a claim absent good cause and Commission Chair approval.

Requires Director to provide full case file to District Attorney and defense counsel for formal inquiry cases not presented to the Commission, and eliminates initial meeting requirement for the Commission.

Effective December 1, 2019, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.