AOC-CR-415
If you have fines and fees in the following counties, Form 415 should be automatically filed on your behalf by that county’s Public Defender’s Office: Bertie, Durham, Halifax, Hertford, Mecklenburg, Northampton.
If this is not the case, contact us.
Do you or your loved ones have outstanding criminal court fines & fees in North Carolina?
You may be able to ask the court for relief by filing an AOC-CR-415 Motion.
You can access the form by clicking here.
Below are downloadable, county-specific guides for completing and filing a 415 motion on your own in North Carolina.
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These one-page guides walk you through how to complete and file a 415 motion without an attorney in your county.
Click your county in the menu below to get step-by-step instructions.
Looking for more detailed guidance on completing the 415 motion?
View our full toolkit for completing a 415 motion.
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