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Records relating to certain controlled substance and paraphernalia charges, for a person not over the age of 21 at the time of the offense, can be expunged upon dismissal, nolle prosequi, or finding of not guilty or adjudication of innocence. N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 15A-145.2(b), 15A-145.3(b).

This provision applies only to offenses specified in N.C. Gen. Stat. sections 15A-145.2(b),15A-145.3(b), and 90-95(a)(3).

The petition must be filed in the court that handled the case. For the specific procedure, see N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 15A-145.2(b), 15A-145.3(b), 15A-150 et seq.

The $175 filing fee is waivable if the petitioner is indigent. N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 15A-145.2(d), 15A-145.3(d).

The person need not disclose the arrest or court proceedings. N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 15A-145.2(b), 15A-145.3(b).

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

The petition can be filed upon dismissal, nolle prosequi, or finding of not guilty or adjudication of innocence.