North Carolina Waiver of Indictment-AO 455) is a form that allows criminal defendants to waive their right to have a grand jury indictment and proceed directly to trial. This waiver allows the defendant to avoid the traditional process of indictment, which can sometimes take several months. This waiver can be used in both felony and misdemeanor cases and is often used as part of a plea deal. There are two types of North Carolina Waiver of Indictment-AO 455): Waiver of Indictment-AO 455A and Waiver of Indictment-AO 455B. Waiver of Indictment-AO 455A is used when a defendant waives his or her right to a grand jury indictment and pleads guilty or solo contender, while Waiver of Indictment-AO 455B is used when a defendant waives his or her right to a grand jury indictment and pleads not guilty. Both forms require that the defendant sign and date the waiver in the presence of their attorney.