Category: North Carolina
How To Request Public Records In North Carolina
You have several options for requesting a Judicial Branch document, depending on the record type. You can make a request online, via mail, or…
LegalJail Mugshot Bill Passes House in North Carolina
House legislators passed last week a bill to remove jail mugshots of people who have not been convicted of the crimes they were arrested…
Crime and JusticeNorth Carolina Justice Reform With The Second Chance Act
FIRST If you are found not guilty, or the charge has been dismissed, you don’t have to hire an attorney to get an expungement.…
North CarolinaNorth Carolina Mugshot Removal
Removing Arrest Records In The Tar Heel State Updated: May 21, 2026 Removing mugshots in North Carolina can be cumbersome, as the state currently…
LegalNorth Carolina Prayer For Judgement
What is a Prayer For Judgment? In North Carolina, a Prayer For Judgment (PJC) for traffic violations is a common practice. It allows a…
LegalNorth Carolina Expunction
What Is An Expunction? An expunction is a legal process to remove a criminal conviction or a criminal charge from a person’s record and…
Crime and JusticeGetting Booked After An Arrest In Durham NC
After an arrest in Durham, North Carolina, a criminal suspect will be taken to the local detention center or jail to await their first…