Misdemeanor Statement Of Charges {CR-120}

AOC-CR-120 - MISDEMEANOR STATEMENT OF CHARGES. This form is used in the North Carolina General Court of Justice—District or Superior Court Division—to document and file misdemeanor criminal charges against a defendant. The form is completed by a prosecutor and includes the defendant's identifying information, such as name, address, date of birth, race, and gender, along with details about the alleged offense(s), including the date or date range of the incident, the specific charges, and the corresponding statutes violated. It also provides a space for the official charging language, where the prosecutor outlines the alleged unlawful and willful conduct of the defendant. The form ensures that the defendant is properly informed of the charges and the legal basis for prosecution, serving as an essential document in the initiation of misdemeanor criminal proceedings. If multiple charges are brought or additional space is needed, the form allows for continuation on the reverse side. G.S. 15A-922. www.FormsWorkflow.com