Collateral Consequences Assessment Tool

Collateral Consequences Assessment Tool (C-CAT) is a searchable database detailing the collateral consequences of a criminal conviction in North Carolina. North Carolina's laws and rules impose or allow a variety of collateral consequences immediately following a criminal conviction. As a result, it may impact various aspects of life, including obtaining employment and professional licenses, qualifying for government assistance, and exercising civic rights, among others. C-CAT has evolved as a central database to help attorneys, decision-makers, service providers, and anyone affected by the collateral consequences of a criminal conviction. However, C-CAT covers not all collateral effects law; for example, Federal immigration repercussions, residency, surveillance, and registration requirements associated with a conviction for certain sex offenses, among other issues, are excluded from C-CAT. For more information about specific services or to utilize the search engine, individuals should first access the Collateral Consequences Assessment Tool database using the information provided on this page.