Walters v. Cooper

HUNTER, JR., Robert N., Judge.

Paul E. Walters (“Plaintiff’) appeals from an order denying his Motion for Summary Judgment and granting summary judgment for Defendant. On appeal, Plaintiff argues the trial court erred in concluding that Plaintiff has a “reportable conviction” which subjects him to the Sex Offender and Public Protection Registration Program. For the following reasons, we reverse.

I. Factual & Procedural History

On 16 August 2006 Plaintiff, then 19 years old, pled guilty to the criminal charge of sexual battery in Nash County Superior Court. On the same date, Prayer for Judgment…