On April 15, Emancipate NC’s Dedan Waciuri and Dillon Sharpe will be in Greenville to mark 4/15 Day, a statewide action bringing attention to AOC Form 415. This critical form requires judges to assess a defendant’s ability to pay court-imposed fines and fees—a small but powerful tool in the fight against the cycle of court debt.
Court debt keeps countless North Carolinians trapped in a revolving door of legal and financial hardship, preventing them from moving forward in their lives. On 4/15, advocates across the state will file over 415 motions in court, shining a spotlight on the daily impact these fines and fees have on our communities.
Come out and stand with us as we demand a system that prioritizes justice—not punishment for poverty.