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Records relating to a felony or misdemeanor containing the name of an identity theft victim or a person mistakenly identified as the perpetrator of a crime can be expunged by the court upon a finding of not guilty or a set-aside of the conviction. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-147(a).

There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.

The petition must be filed in the court where the charge was last pending. For the specific procedure, see N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 15A-147, 15A-150 et seq.

There are no fees. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-147(c).

The person need not disclose the arrest or court proceedings. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-147.

For an application to expunge a record in North Carolina, visit here.

The petition may be filed upon a finding of not guilty or a set-aside of the conviction.