Documents and facts to review
Match the AOC form to the outcome and legal provision. Gather case numbers, dispositions and completion records before filling fields.
The next question
Ask the appropriate clerk about local filing procedure. A form's availability does not establish that the case meets its eligibility rules.
Keep the outcome and record together
Save the judgment, final disposition and any later order in the same case packet. A background report can help identify a problem, but it may not contain the documents needed to resolve it. Record unknown facts and ask for the missing material before relying on an eligibility conclusion.
A way to organize your review
Check a form before using it
Read the diagram as text
- Issuing court
- Confirm the court and jurisdiction for the case.
- Procedure
- Match the form to the specific relief being considered.
- Current version
- Read the issuing authority's current instructions.
- Attachments
- Check which records and supporting documents are required.
Common question
What should I verify before using a form?
Match the form to the court, case outcome and requested remedy. Use the issuing authority's current instructions for attachments, fees and filing procedure; a general guide cannot establish eligibility.
Official resources
Consult the issuing authority for current forms and local procedure.
- North Carolina Judicial Branch: expunctions and formswww.nccourts.gov