What is an expunction? An expunction is a legal process by which a defendant petitions a trial court to seal or destroy the State’s records of a criminal charge or conviction.
How much does an expunction cost? The filing fee for an expunction may cost as much as $175.00 although some provisions do not include any filing fees.
What statutes govern expunctions? The rules and procedures governing expunctions are found in N.C. Gen. Stat. ยงยง 15A-145 through 15A-160.
What is an expungement? In North Carolina, an expunction and an expungement are two words that have the same meaning.