Resources
The Commission’s governing statute is found in Article 92 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
ARTICLE 92
These Rules and Procedures serve as a guideline for all functions of the Commission and the Commission staff.
RULES & PROCEDURES
A short informational video about the Commission.
Case Progression Flowchart
Click here to download a PDF version of the Case Progression Flowchart
Records Policy
Click here to download a PDF version of the NCIIC Records Policy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What cases do we take?
- Who can initiate a claim?
- How do I initiate a claim?
- How long will it take to review my claim?
- What if there was an error in my trial?
All of the following criteria must be met before an innocence claim may be investigated:
- Conviction must have been in a North Carolina state court. N.C. G.S. 15A-1460(1).
- Conviction must be for a felony. N.C. G.S. 15A-1460(1).
- Applicant must be a living person. N.C. G.S. 15A-1460(1).
- Applicant must be claiming complete factual innocence for any criminal responsibility for the crime. N.C. G.S. 15A-1460(1).
- Credible evidence of innocence must exist. N.C. G.S. 15A-1460(1).
- Verifiable evidence of innocence must exist. N.C. G.S. 15A-1460(1).
- Claim must not have been previously heard at trial or in a post-conviction hearing. N.C. G.S. 15A-1460(1).
- Applicant must sign agreement pursuant to § 15A-1467.