§ 15A-1460 – Definitions.
15A-1460. Definitions. The following definitions apply in this Article: (1) "Claim of factual innocence" means a claim on behalf of a living person convicted of a felony in the General Court of Justice of the State of North Carolina, asserting the complete innocence of any criminal responsibility for the felony for which the person was […]
§ 15A-1461 – Purpose of Article.
15A-1461. Purpose of Article. This Article establishes an extraordinary procedure to investigate and determine credible claims of factual innocence that shall require an individual to voluntarily waive rights and privileges as described in this Article. (2006-184, s. 1; 2010-171, s. 5.)
§ 15A-1462 – Commission established.
15A-1462. Commission established. (a) There is established the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission. The North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission shall be an independent commission under the Administrative Office of the Courts for administrative purposes. (b) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall provide administrative support to the Commission as needed. The Director of the Administrative […]