Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation

Summary

North Carolina offers compensation for wrongful imprisonment through its Victim Compensation Services. To be eligible, you must prove your innocence, have served part of your sentence, and obtain a pardon of innocence. To apply for a pardon, submit an application to the Office of Executive Clemency with supporting documents. Contact the office at (919) 733-2395 or visit their website for more information.

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Ravar Harris
Hello Ravar Harris, how can I assist you with your legal issue today?
Do North Carolina victims Compensation Services compensate people thats been wrongly imprisonment
Yes, North Carolina's Victim Compensation Services does provide compensation for wrongful imprisonment. However, there are certain eligibility criteria that must be met.
What are the eligibility
In North Carolina, to be eligible for compensation for wrongful imprisonment:
- The claimant must be innocent and wrongfully convicted.
- The claimant must have served all or part of the prison sentence.
- The claimant must have received a pardon of innocence.
Is there anything else I can assist you with?
How can I receive a pardon of innocence outside of prison
To receive a pardon of innocence in North Carolina, you must apply to the Governor's office. The application process includes providing evidence of your innocence.
I done been released from prison how can I get a pardon
To apply for a pardon in North Carolina, you need to submit an application to the Office of Executive Clemency. Would you like the contact details for this office?
I'm not incarcerated
I understand, Ravar. You can still apply for a pardon even if you're not currently incarcerated. Would you like the contact details for the Office of Executive Clemency?
How is that
To apply for a pardon, you need to:
- Complete the application form from the Office of Executive Clemency.
- Provide supporting documents.
- Submit the application.

Office of Executive Clemency


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC *-*
Website: www.doc.state.nc.us/clemency
I'm not incarcerated