Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act.

The General Statutes include changes through SL 2024-58.

General Statutes published on this website are not official. Please read the caveats for more information.

Please select a chapter
Please enter search text
Please select a results type
* (Example: 17D-4)
Please enter a citation number
Chapter 15A
 Chapter HTML  Chapter PDF
Article 1 - Definitions and General Provisions.
G.S. 15A-1 through 15A-100
§§ 15A-1 through 15A-100. Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-101
§ 15A-101. Definitions.
G.S. 15A-101.1
§ 15A-101.1. Electronic technology in criminal process and procedure.
Article 2 - Jurisdiction.
G.S. 15A-102 through 15A-130
§§ 15A-102 through 15A-130. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 3 - Venue.
G.S. 15A-131
§ 15A-131. Venue generally.
G.S. 15A-132
§ 15A-132. Concurrent venue.
G.S. 15A-133
§ 15A-133. Waiver of venue; motion for change of venue; indictment may be returned in other county.
G.S. 15A-134
§ 15A-134. Offense occurring in part outside North Carolina.
G.S. 15A-135
§ 15A-135. Allegation of venue conclusive in absence of timely motion.
G.S. 15A-136
§ 15A-136. Venue for sexual offenses.
G.S. 15A-137 through 15A-140
§§ 15A-137 through 15A-140. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 4 - Entry and Withdrawal of Attorney in Criminal Case.
G.S. 15A-141
§ 15A-141. When entry of attorney in criminal proceeding occurs.
G.S. 15A-142
§ 15A-142. Requirement that clerk record entry.
G.S. 15A-143
§ 15A-143. Attorney making general entry obligated to represent defendant at all subsequent stages.
G.S. 15A-144
§ 15A-144. Withdrawal of attorney with permission of court.
Article 5 - Expunction of Records.
G.S. 15A-145
§ 15A-145. Expunction of records for first offenders under the age of 18 at the time of conviction of misdemeanor; expunction of certain other misdemeanors.
G.S. 15A-145.1
§ 15A-145.1. Expunction of records for first offenders under the age of 18 at the time of conviction of certain gang offenses.
G.S. 15A-145.2
§ 15A-145.2. Expunction of records for first offenders not over 21 years of age at the time of the offense of certain drug offenses.
G.S. 15A-145.3
§ 15A-145.3. Expunction of records for first offenders not over 21 years of age at the time of the offense of certain toxic vapors offenses.
G.S. 15A-145.4
§ 15A-145.4. Expunction of records for first offenders who are under 18 years of age at the time of the commission of a nonviolent felony.
G.S. 15A-145.5
§ 15A-145.5. Expunction of certain misdemeanors and felonies; no age limitation.
G.S. 15A-145.6
§ 15A-145.6. Expunctions for certain defendants convicted of prostitution.
G.S. 15A-145.7
§ 15A-145.7. Expunction of records for first offenders under 20 years of age at the time of the offense of certain offenses.
G.S. 15A-145.8
§ 15A-145.8. Expunction of records when charges are remanded to district court for juvenile adjudication.
G.S. 15A-145.8A
§ 15A-145.8A. Expunction of records for offenders under the age of 18 at the time of commission of certain misdemeanors and felonies upon completion of the sentence.
G.S. 15A-145.9
§ 15A-145.9. Expunctions of certain offenses committed by human trafficking victims.
G.S. 15A-146
§ 15A-146. Expunction of records when charges are dismissed or there are findings of not guilty.
G.S. 15A-147
§ 15A-147. Expunction of records when charges are dismissed or there are findings of not guilty as a result of identity theft or mistaken identity.
G.S. 15A-148
§ 15A-148. Expunction of DNA records when charges are dismissed on appeal or pardon of innocence is granted.
G.S. 15A-149
§ 15A-149. Expunction of records when pardon of innocence is granted.
G.S. 15A-150
§ 15A-150. Notification requirements.
G.S. 15A-151
§ 15A-151. Confidential agency files; exceptions to expunction.
G.S. 15A-151.5
§ 15A-151.5. Prosecutor access to expunged files.
G.S. 15A-152
§ 15A-152. Civil liability for dissemination of certain criminal history information.
G.S. 15A-153
§ 15A-153. Effect of expunction; prohibited practices by employers, educational institutions, agencies of State and local governments.
G.S. 15A-160
§ 15A-160. Reporting requirement.
Article 6 - Certification of Relief.
G.S. 15A-173.1
§ 15A-173.1. Definitions.
G.S. 15A-173.2
§ 15A-173.2. Certificate of Relief.
G.S. 15A-173.3
§ 15A-173.3. Collateral sanctions not subject to order of limited relief or Certificate of Relief.
G.S. 15A-173.4
§ 15A-173.4. Issuance, modification, and revocation of Certificate of Relief by the court.
G.S. 15A-173.5
§ 15A-173.5. Reliance on order or Certificate of Relief as evidence of due care.
G.S. 15A-173.6
§ 15A-173.6. Victim's rights.
G.S. 15A-174
§ 15A-174: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-175
§ 15A-175: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-176
§ 15A-176: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-177
§ 15A-177: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-178
§ 15A-178: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-179
§ 15A-179: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-180
§ 15A-180: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-181
§ 15A-181: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-182
§ 15A-182: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-183
§ 15A-183: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-184
§ 15A-184: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-185
§ 15A-185: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-186
§ 15A-186: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-187
§ 15A-187: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-188
§ 15A-188: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-189
§ 15A-189: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-190
§ 15A-190: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-191
§ 15A-191: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-192
§ 15A-192: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-193
§ 15A-193: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-194
§ 15A-194: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-195
§ 15A-195: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-196
§ 15A-196: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-197
§ 15A-197: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-198
§ 15A-198: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-199
§ 15A-199: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-200
§ 15A-200: Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 7 - Reserved
G.S. 15A-201 through 15A-210
§§ 15A-201 through 15A-210. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 8 - Electronic Recording of Interrogations.
G.S. 15A-211
§ 15A-211. Electronic recording of interrogations.
Article 8A - SBI and State Crime Laboratory Access to View and Analyze Recordings.
G.S. 15A-220
§ 15A-220. SBI and State Crime Laboratory access to view and analyze recordings.
Article 9 - Search and Seizure by Consent.
G.S. 15A-221
§ 15A-221. General authorization; definition of "consent".
G.S. 15A-222
§ 15A-222. Person from whom effective consent may be obtained.
G.S. 15A-223
§ 15A-223. Permissible scope of consent search and seizure.
G.S. 15A-224 through 15A-230
§§ 15A-224 through 15A-230. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 10 - Other Searches and Seizures.
G.S. 15A-231
§ 15A-231. Other searches and seizures.
G.S. 15A-232 through 15A-240
§§ 15A-232 through 15A-240. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 11 - Search Warrants.
G.S. 15A-241
§ 15A-241. Definition of search warrant.
G.S. 15A-242
§ 15A-242. Items subject to seizure under a search warrant.
G.S. 15A-243
§ 15A-243. Who may issue a search warrant.
G.S. 15A-244
§ 15A-244. Contents of the application for a search warrant.
G.S. 15A-245
§ 15A-245. Basis for issuance of a search warrant; duty of the issuing official.
G.S. 15A-246
§ 15A-246. Form and content of the search warrant.
G.S. 15A-247
§ 15A-247. Who may execute a search warrant.
G.S. 15A-248
§ 15A-248. Time of execution of a search warrant.
G.S. 15A-249
§ 15A-249. Officer to give notice of identity and purpose.
G.S. 15A-250
§ 15A-250. Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-251
§ 15A-251. Entry by force.
G.S. 15A-252
§ 15A-252. Service of a search warrant.
G.S. 15A-253
§ 15A-253. Scope of the search; seizure of items not named in the warrant.
G.S. 15A-254
§ 15A-254. List of items seized.
G.S. 15A-255
§ 15A-255. Frisk of persons present in premises or vehicle to be searched.
G.S. 15A-256
§ 15A-256. Detention and search of persons present in private premises or vehicle to be searched.
G.S. 15A-257
§ 15A-257. Return of the executed warrant.
G.S. 15A-258
§ 15A-258. Disposition of seized property.
G.S. 15A-259
§ 15A-259. Application of Article to all warrants; exception as to inspection warrants and special riot situations.
Article 12 - Pen Registers; Trap and Trace Devices.
G.S. 15A-260
§ 15A-260. Definitions.
G.S. 15A-261
§ 15A-261. Prohibition and exceptions.
G.S. 15A-262
§ 15A-262. Application for order for pen register or trap and trace device.
G.S. 15A-263
§ 15A-263. Issuance of order for pen register or trap and trace device.
G.S. 15A-264
§ 15A-264. Assistance in installation and use of a pen register or a trap and trace device.
G.S. 15A-265
§ 15A-265. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 13 - DNA Database and Databank.
G.S. 15A-266
§ 15A-266. Short title.
G.S. 15A-266.1
§ 15A-266.1. Policy.
G.S. 15A-266.2
§ 15A-266.2. Definitions.
G.S. 15A-266.3
§ 15A-266.3. Establishment of State DNA database and databank.
G.S. 15A-266.3A
§ 15A-266.3A. DNA sample required for DNA analysis upon arrest for certain offenses.
G.S. 15A-266.4
§ 15A-266.4. DNA sample required for DNA analysis upon conviction or finding of not guilty by reason of insanity.
G.S. 15A-266.5
§ 15A-266.5. Tests to be performed on DNA sample.
G.S. 15A-266.5A
§ 15A-266.5A. Statewide sexual assault examination kit testing protocol.
G.S. 15A-266.6
§ 15A-266.6. Procedures for obtaining DNA sample for analysis; refusal to provide sample.
G.S. 15A-266.7
§ 15A-266.7. Procedures for conducting DNA analysis of DNA sample.
G.S. 15A-266.8
§ 15A-266.8. DNA database exchange.
G.S. 15A-266.9
§ 15A-266.9. Cancellation of authority to exchange DNA records.
G.S. 15A-266.10
§ 15A-266.10: Repealed by Session Laws 2001-282, s. 3.
G.S. 15A-266.11
§ 15A-266.11. Unauthorized uses of DNA Databank; penalties.
G.S. 15A-266.12
§ 15A-266.12. Confidentiality of records.
G.S. 15A-267
§ 15A-267. Access to DNA samples from crime scene.
G.S. 15A-268
§ 15A-268. Preservation of biological evidence.
G.S. 15A-269
§ 15A-269. Request for postconviction DNA testing.
G.S. 15A-270
§ 15A-270. Post-test procedures.
G.S. 15A-270.1
§ 15A-270.1. Right to appeal denial of defendant's motion for DNA testing.
Article 14 - Nontestimonial Identification.
G.S. 15A-271
§ 15A-271. Authority to issue order.
G.S. 15A-272
§ 15A-272. Time of application; additional investigative procedures not precluded.
G.S. 15A-273
§ 15A-273. Basis for order.
G.S. 15A-274
§ 15A-274. Issuance of order.
G.S. 15A-275
§ 15A-275. Modification of order.
G.S. 15A-276
§ 15A-276. Failure to appear.
G.S. 15A-277
§ 15A-277. Service of order.
G.S. 15A-278
§ 15A-278. Contents of order.
G.S. 15A-279
§ 15A-279. Implementation of order.
G.S. 15A-280
§ 15A-280. Return.
G.S. 15A-281
§ 15A-281. Nontestimonial identification order at request of defendant.
G.S. 15A-282
§ 15A-282. Copy of results to person involved.
G.S. 15A-283 through 15A-284
§§ 15A-283 through 15A-284.49 Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 14A - Eyewitness Identification Reform Act.
G.S. 15A-284.50
§ 15A-284.50. Short title.
G.S. 15A-284.51
§ 15A-284.51. Purpose.
G.S. 15A-284.52
§ 15A-284.52. Eyewitness identification reform.
G.S. 15A-284.53
§ 15A-284.53. Training of law enforcement officers.
Article 15 - Urgent Necessity.
G.S. 15A-285
§ 15A-285. Non-law-enforcement actions when urgently necessary.
Article 16 - Electronic Surveillance.
G.S. 15A-286
§ 15A-286. Definitions.
G.S. 15A-287
§ 15A-287. Interception and disclosure of wire, oral, or electronic communications prohibited.
G.S. 15A-288
§ 15A-288. Manufacture, distribution, possession, and advertising of wire, oral, or electronic communication intercepting devices prohibited.
G.S. 15A-289
§ 15A-289. Confiscation of wire, oral, or electronic communication interception devices.
G.S. 15A-290
§ 15A-290. Offenses for which orders for electronic surveillance may be granted.
G.S. 15A-291
§ 15A-291. Application for electronic surveillance order; judicial review panel.
G.S. 15A-292
§ 15A-292. Request for application for electronic surveillance order.
G.S. 15A-293
§ 15A-293. Issuance of order for electronic surveillance; procedures for implementation.
G.S. 15A-294
§ 15A-294. Authorization for disclosure and use of intercepted wire, oral, or electronic communications.
G.S. 15A-295
§ 15A-295. Reports concerning intercepted wire, oral, or electronic communications.
G.S. 15A-296
§ 15A-296. Recovery of civil damages authorized.
G.S. 15A-297
§ 15A-297. Conformity to provisions of federal law.
G.S. 15A-298
§ 15A-298. Subpoena authority.
Article 16A - Discontinuation of Telecommunications Services.
G.S. 15A-299
§ 15A-299. Discontinuation of telecommunications services used for unlawful purposes.
G.S. 15A-300
§ 15A-300. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 16B - Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
G.S. 15A-300.1
§ 15A-300.1. Restrictions on use of unmanned aircraft systems.
G.S. 15A-300.2
§ 15A-300.2. Regulation of launch and recovery sites.
G.S. 15A-300.3
§ 15A-300.3. Use of an unmanned aircraft system near a confinement or correctional facility prohibited.
G.S. 15A-300.4
§ 15A-300.4. Use of an unmanned aircraft system near a forest fire prohibited.
Article 17 - Criminal Process.
G.S. 15A-301
§ 15A-301. Criminal process generally.
G.S. 15A-301.1
§ 15A-301.1. Electronic Repository.
G.S. 15A-302
§ 15A-302. Citation.
G.S. 15A-303
§ 15A-303. Criminal summons.
G.S. 15A-304
§ 15A-304. Warrant for arrest.
G.S. 15A-305
§ 15A-305. Order for arrest.
Article 18 - Identification Documents.
G.S. 15A-311
§ 15A-311. Consulate documents not acceptable as identification.
G.S. 15A-312
§ 15A-312: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-313
§ 15A-313: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-314
§ 15A-314: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-315
§ 15A-315: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-316
§ 15A-316: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-317
§ 15A-317: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-318
§ 15A-318: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-319
§ 15A-319: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-320
§ 15A-320: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-321
§ 15A-321: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-322
§ 15A-322: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-323
§ 15A-323: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-324
§ 15A-324: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-325
§ 15A-325: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-326
§ 15A-326: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-327
§ 15A-327: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-328
§ 15A-328: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-329
§ 15A-329: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-330
§ 15A-330: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-331
§ 15A-331: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-332
§ 15A-332: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-333
§ 15A-333: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-334
§ 15A-334: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-335
§ 15A-335: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-336
§ 15A-336: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-337
§ 15A-337: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-338
§ 15A-338: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-339
§ 15A-339: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-340
§ 15A-340: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-341
§ 15A-341: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-342
§ 15A-342: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-343
§ 15A-343: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-344
§ 15A-344: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-345
§ 15A-345: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-346
§ 15A-346: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-347
§ 15A-347: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-348
§ 15A-348: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-349
§ 15A-349: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-350
§ 15A-350: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-351
§ 15A-351: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-352
§ 15A-352: Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-353
§ 15A-353: Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 19 - Reserved
G.S. 15A-354 through 15A-400
§§ 15A-354 through 15A-400. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 20 - Arrest.
G.S. 15A-401
§ 15A-401. Arrest by law-enforcement officer.
G.S. 15A-402
§ 15A-402. Territorial jurisdiction of officers to make arrests.
G.S. 15A-403
§ 15A-403. Arrest by officers from other states.
G.S. 15A-404
§ 15A-404. Detention of offenders by private persons.
G.S. 15A-405
§ 15A-405. Assistance to law-enforcement officers by private persons to effect arrest or prevent escape; benefits for private persons.
G.S. 15A-406
§ 15A-406. Assistance by federal officers.
G.S. 15A-407 through 15A-409
§§ 15A-407 through 15A-409. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 21 - Reserved
G.S. 15A-410 through 15A-453
§§ 15A-410 through 15A-453. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 22 - Reserved
G.S. 15A-454 through 15A-500
§§ 15A-454 through 15A-500: Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 23 - Police Processing and Duties upon Arrest.
G.S. 15A-501
§ 15A-501. Police processing and duties upon arrest generally.
G.S. 15A-502
§ 15A-502. Photographs and fingerprints.
G.S. 15A-502.1
§ 15A-502.1. DNA sample upon arrest.
G.S. 15A-503
§ 15A-503. Police assistance to persons arrested while unconscious or semiconscious.
G.S. 15A-504
§ 15A-504. Return of released person.
G.S. 15A-505
§ 15A-505. Notification of parent and school.
G.S. 15A-506 through 15A-510
§§ 15A-506 through 15A-510: Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 24 - Initial Appearance.
G.S. 15A-511
§ 15A-511. Initial appearance.
G.S. 15A-512 through 15A-520
§§ 15A-512 through 15A-520. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 25 - Commitment.
G.S. 15A-521
§ 15A-521. Commitment to detention facility pending trial.
G.S. 15A-522 through 15A-530
§§ 15A-522 through 15A-530. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 26 - Bail.
G.S. 15A-531
§ 15A-531. Definitions.
G.S. 15A-532
§ 15A-532. Persons authorized to determine conditions for release.
G.S. 15A-533
§ 15A-533. Right to pretrial release in capital and noncapital cases.
G.S. 15A-534
§ 15A-534. Procedure for determining conditions of pretrial release.
G.S. 15A-534.1
§ 15A-534.1. Crimes of domestic violence; bail and pretrial release.
G.S. 15A-534.2
§ 15A-534.2. Detention of impaired drivers.
G.S. 15A-534.3
§ 15A-534.3. Detention for communicable diseases.
G.S. 15A-534.4
§ 15A-534.4. Sex offenses and crimes of violence against child victims: bail and pretrial release.
G.S. 15A-534.5
§ 15A-534.5. Detention to protect public health.
G.S. 15A-534.6
§ 15A-534.6. Bail in cases of manufacture of methamphetamine.
G.S. 15A-534.7
§ 15A-534.7. Communicating a threat of mass violence; bail and pretrial release.
G.S. 15A-534.8
§ 15A-534.8. Rioting or looting; bail and pretrial release.
G.S. 15A-535
§ 15A-535. Issuance of policies on pretrial release.
G.S. 15A-536
§ 15A-536. Release after conviction in the superior court.
G.S. 15A-537
§ 15A-537. Persons authorized to effect release.
G.S. 15A-538
§ 15A-538. Modification of order on motion of person detained; substitution of surety.
G.S. 15A-539
§ 15A-539. Modification upon motion of prosecutor.
G.S. 15A-540
§ 15A-540. Surrender of a defendant by a surety; setting new conditions of release.
G.S. 15A-541
§ 15A-541. Persons prohibited from becoming surety.
G.S. 15A-542
§ 15A-542. False qualification by surety.
G.S. 15A-543
§ 15A-543. Penalties for failure to appear.
G.S. 15A-544
§ 15A-544: Repealed by Session Laws 2000-133, s. 4.
G.S. 15A-544.1
§ 15A-544.1. Forfeiture jurisdiction.
G.S. 15A-544.2
§ 15A-544.2. Identifying information on bond.
G.S. 15A-544.3
§ 15A-544.3. Entry of forfeiture.
G.S. 15A-544.4
§ 15A-544.4. Notice of forfeiture.
G.S. 15A-544.5
§ 15A-544.5. Setting aside forfeiture.
G.S. 15A-544.6
§ 15A-544.6. Final judgment of forfeiture.
G.S. 15A-544.7
§ 15A-544.7. Docketing and enforcement of final judgment of forfeiture.
G.S. 15A-544.8
§ 15A-544.8. Relief from final judgment of forfeiture.
G.S. 15A-545
§ 15A-545. Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-546
§ 15A-546. Contempt.
G.S. 15A-547
§ 15A-547. Right to habeas corpus.
G.S. 15A-547.1
§ 15A-547.1. Remit bail bond if defendant sentenced to community or intermediate punishment.
G.S. 15A-547.2 through 15A-547.6
§§ 15A-547.2 through 15A-547.6. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 27 - Reserved
G.S. 15A-548 through 15A-574
§§ 15A-548 through 15A-574: Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 28 - Reserved
G.S. 15A-575 through 15A-600
§§ 15A-575 through 15A-600: Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 29 - First Appearance Before District Court Judge.
G.S. 15A-601
§ 15A-601. First appearance before a district court judge; consolidation of first appearance before magistrate and before district court judge; first appearance before clerk of superior court.
G.S. 15A-602
§ 15A-602. Warning of right against self-incrimination.
G.S. 15A-603
§ 15A-603. Assuring defendant's right to counsel.
G.S. 15A-604
§ 15A-604. Determination of sufficiency of charge.
G.S. 15A-605
§ 15A-605. Additional proceedings at first appearance before judge.
G.S. 15A-606
§ 15A-606. Demand or waiver of probable-cause hearing.
G.S. 15A-607 through 15A-610
§§ 15A-607 through 15A-610. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 30 - Probable-Cause Hearing.
G.S. 15A-611
§ 15A-611. Probable-cause hearing procedure.
G.S. 15A-612
§ 15A-612. Disposition of charge on probable-cause hearing.
G.S. 15A-613
§ 15A-613. Setting offense for trial in district court.
G.S. 15A-614
§ 15A-614. Review of eligibility for pretrial release.
G.S. 15A-615
§ 15A-615. Testing of certain persons for sexually transmitted infections.
G.S. 15A-616 through 15A-620
§§ 15A-616 through 15A-620. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 31 - The Grand Jury and Its Proceedings.
G.S. 15A-621
§ 15A-621. "Grand jury" defined.
G.S. 15A-622
§ 15A-622. Formation and organization of grand juries; other preliminary matters.
G.S. 15A-623
§ 15A-623. Grand jury proceedings and operation in general.
G.S. 15A-624
§ 15A-624. Grand jury the judge of facts; judge the source of legal advice.
G.S. 15A-625
§ 15A-625. Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-626
§ 15A-626. Who may call witnesses before grand jury; no right to appear without consent of prosecutor or judge.
G.S. 15A-627
§ 15A-627. Submission of bill of indictment to grand jury by prosecutor.
G.S. 15A-628
§ 15A-628. Functions of grand jury; record to be kept by clerk.
G.S. 15A-629
§ 15A-629. Procedure upon finding of not a true bill; release of defendant, etc.; institution of new charge.
G.S. 15A-630
§ 15A-630. Notice to defendant of true bill of indictment.
G.S. 15A-631
§ 15A-631. Grand jury venue.
G.S. 15A-632 through 15A-640
§§ 15A-632 through 15A-640. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 32 - Indictment and Related Instruments.
G.S. 15A-641
§ 15A-641. Indictment and related instruments; definitions of indictment, information, and presentment.
G.S. 15A-642
§ 15A-642. Prosecutions originating in superior court to be upon indictment or information; waiver of indictment.
G.S. 15A-643
§ 15A-643. Joinder of offenses and defendants and consolidation of indictments and informations.
G.S. 15A-644
§ 15A-644. Form and content of indictment, information or presentment.
G.S. 15A-644.1
§ 15A-644.1. Filing of information when plea of guilty or no contest in district court to Class H or I felony.
G.S. 15A-645
§ 15A-645. Allegations of previous convictions.
G.S. 15A-646
§ 15A-646. Superseding indictments and informations.
Article 33 - Reserved
G.S. 15A-647 through 15A-673
§§ 15A-647 through 15A-673. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 34 - Reserved
G.S. 15A-674 through 15A-700
§§ 15A-674 through 15A-700. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 35 - Speedy Trial.
G.S. 15A-701 through 15A-710
§§ 15A-701 through 15A-710: Repealed by Session Laws 1989, c. 688, s. 1.
Article 36 - Special Criminal Process for Attendance of Defendants.
G.S. 15A-711
§ 15A-711. Securing attendance of criminal defendants confined in institutions within the State; requiring prosecutor to proceed.
G.S. 15A-712 through 15A-720
§§ 15A-712 through 15A-720. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 37 - Uniform Criminal Extradition Act.
G.S. 15A-721
§ 15A-721. Definitions.
G.S. 15A-722
§ 15A-722. Duty of Governor as to fugitives from justice of other states.
G.S. 15A-723
§ 15A-723. Form of demand for extradition.
G.S. 15A-724
§ 15A-724. Governor may cause investigation to be made.
G.S. 15A-725
§ 15A-725. Extradition of persons imprisoned or awaiting trial in another state or who have left the demanding state under compulsion.
G.S. 15A-726
§ 15A-726. Extradition of persons not present in demanding state at time of commission of crime.
G.S. 15A-727
§ 15A-727. Issue of Governor's warrant of arrest; its recitals.
G.S. 15A-728
§ 15A-728. Manner and place of execution of warrant.
G.S. 15A-729
§ 15A-729. Authority of arresting officer.
G.S. 15A-730
§ 15A-730. Rights of accused person; application for writ of habeas corpus.
G.S. 15A-731
§ 15A-731. Penalty for noncompliance with § 15A-730.
G.S. 15A-732
§ 15A-732. Confinement in jail when necessary.
G.S. 15A-733
§ 15A-733. Arrest prior to requisition.
G.S. 15A-734
§ 15A-734. Arrest without a warrant.
G.S. 15A-735
§ 15A-735. Commitment to await requisition; bail.
G.S. 15A-736
§ 15A-736. Bail in certain cases; conditions of bond.
G.S. 15A-736.1
§ 15A-736.1: Recodified as G.S. 15A-534.6 by Session Laws 2007-484, s. 4, effective August 30, 2007.
G.S. 15A-737
§ 15A-737. Extension of time of commitment; adjournment.
G.S. 15A-738
§ 15A-738. Forfeiture of bail.
G.S. 15A-739
§ 15A-739. Persons under criminal prosecution in this State at time of requisition.
G.S. 15A-740
§ 15A-740. Guilt or innocence of accused, when inquired into.
G.S. 15A-741
§ 15A-741. Governor may recall warrant or issue alias.
G.S. 15A-742
§ 15A-742. Fugitives from this State; duty of governors.
G.S. 15A-743
§ 15A-743. Application for issuance of requisition; by whom made; contents.
G.S. 15A-744
§ 15A-744. Costs and expenses.
G.S. 15A-745
§ 15A-745. Immunity from service of process in certain civil actions.
G.S. 15A-746
§ 15A-746. Written waiver of extradition proceedings.
G.S. 15A-747
§ 15A-747. Nonwaiver by this State.
G.S. 15A-748
§ 15A-748. No right of asylum; no immunity from other criminal prosecution while in this State.
G.S. 15A-749
§ 15A-749. Interpretation.
G.S. 15A-750
§ 15A-750. Short title.
G.S. 15A-751 through 15A-760
§§ 15A-751 through 15A-760. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 38 - Interstate Agreement on Detainers.
G.S. 15A-761
§ 15A-761. Agreement on Detainers entered into; form and contents.
G.S. 15A-762
§ 15A-762. Meaning of "appropriate court."
G.S. 15A-763
§ 15A-763. Cooperation in enforcement.
G.S. 15A-764
§ 15A-764. Escape from temporary custody.
G.S. 15A-765
§ 15A-765. Authority and duty of official in charge of institution.
G.S. 15A-766
§ 15A-766. Designation of central administrator of and information agent for agreement.
G.S. 15A-767
§ 15A-767. Distribution of copies of Article.
G.S. 15A-768 through 15A-770
§§ 15A-768 through 15A-770. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 39 - Other Special Process for Attendance of Defendants.
G.S. 15A-771
§ 15A-771. Securing attendance of defendants confined in federal prisons.
G.S. 15A-772
§ 15A-772. Securing attendance of defendants who are outside the United States.
G.S. 15A-773
§ 15A-773. Securing attendance of organizations; appearance.
Article 40 - Reserved
G.S. 15A-774 through 15A-786
§§ 15A-774 through 15A-786. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 41 - Reserved
G.S. 15A-787 through 15A-800
§§ 15A-787 through 15A-800. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 42 - Attendance of Witnesses Generally.
G.S. 15A-801
§ 15A-801. Subpoena for witness.
G.S. 15A-802
§ 15A-802. Subpoena for the production of documentary evidence.
G.S. 15A-803
§ 15A-803. Attendance of witnesses.
G.S. 15A-804
§ 15A-804. Voluntary protective custody.
G.S. 15A-805
§ 15A-805. Securing attendance of witnesses confined in institutions within the State.
G.S. 15A-806 through 15A-810
§§ 15A-806 through 15A-810. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 43 - Uniform Act to Secure Attendance of Witnesses from Without a State in Criminal Proceedings.
G.S. 15A-811
§ 15A-811. Definitions.
G.S. 15A-812
§ 15A-812. Summoning witness in this State to testify in another state.
G.S. 15A-813
§ 15A-813. Witness from another state summoned to testify in this State.
G.S. 15A-814
§ 15A-814. Exemption from arrest and service of process.
G.S. 15A-815
§ 15A-815. Uniformity of interpretation.
G.S. 15A-816
§ 15A-816. Title of Article.
G.S. 15A-817 through 15A-820
§§ 15A-817 through 15A-820. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 44 - Securing Attendance of Prisoners as Witnesses.
G.S. 15A-821
§ 15A-821. Securing attendance of prisoner in this State as witness in proceeding outside the State.
G.S. 15A-822
§ 15A-822. Securing attendance of prisoner outside the State as witness in proceeding in the State.
G.S. 15A-823
§ 15A-823. Securing attendance of prisoner in federal institution as witness in proceeding in the State.
Article 45 - Fair Treatment for Certain Victims and Witnesses.
G.S. 15A-824
§ 15A-824. Definitions.
G.S. 15A-825
§ 15A-825. Treatment due victims and witnesses.
G.S. 15A-826
§ 15A-826. District attorney legal assistants.
G.S. 15A-827
§ 15A-827. Scope.
G.S. 15A-828 through 15A-829
§§ 15A-828 through 15A-829. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 46 - Crime Victims' Rights Act.
G.S. 15A-830
§ 15A-830. Definitions.
G.S. 15A-830.5
§ 15A-830.5. Victim's rights.
G.S. 15A-831
§ 15A-831. Responsibilities of law enforcement agency.
G.S. 15A-831.1
§ 15A-831.1. Polygraph examinations of victims of sexual assaults.
G.S. 15A-832
§ 15A-832. Responsibilities of the district attorney's office.
G.S. 15A-832.1
§ 15A-832.1. Responsibilities of judicial officials.
G.S. 15A-833
§ 15A-833. Evidence of victim impact.
G.S. 15A-834
§ 15A-834. Restitution.
G.S. 15A-834.5
§ 15A-834.5. Enforcement of the rights of a victim.
G.S. 15A-835
§ 15A-835. Posttrial responsibilities.
G.S. 15A-836
§ 15A-836. Responsibilities of agency with custody of defendant.
G.S. 15A-837
§ 15A-837. Responsibilities of Division of Community Supervision and Reentry.
G.S. 15A-838
§ 15A-838. Notice of commuted sentence or pardon.
G.S. 15A-839
§ 15A-839. No money damages.
G.S. 15A-842 through 15A-849
§§ 15A-842 through 15A-849. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 47 - Reserved
G.S. 15A-850 through 15A-900
§§ 15A-850 through 15A-900. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 48 - Discovery in the Superior Court.
G.S. 15A-901
§ 15A-901. Application of Article.
G.S. 15A-902
§ 15A-902. Discovery procedure.
G.S. 15A-903
§ 15A-903. Disclosure of evidence by the State - Information subject to disclosure.
G.S. 15A-904
§ 15A-904. Disclosure by the State - Certain information not subject to disclosure.
G.S. 15A-905
§ 15A-905. Disclosure of evidence by the defendant - Information subject to disclosure.
G.S. 15A-906
§ 15A-906. Disclosure of evidence by the defendant - Certain evidence not subject to disclosure.
G.S. 15A-907
§ 15A-907. Continuing duty to disclose.
G.S. 15A-908
§ 15A-908. Regulation of discovery - Protective orders.
G.S. 15A-909
§ 15A-909. Regulation of discovery - Time, place, and manner of discovery and inspection.
G.S. 15A-910
§ 15A-910. Regulation of discovery - Failure to comply.
G.S. 15A-911 through 15A-920
§§ 15A-911 through 15A-920. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 49 - Pleadings and Joinder.
G.S. 15A-921
§ 15A-921. Pleadings in criminal cases.
G.S. 15A-922
§ 15A-922. Use of pleadings in misdemeanor cases generally.
G.S. 15A-923
§ 15A-923. Use of pleadings in felony cases and misdemeanor cases initiated in the superior court division.
G.S. 15A-924
§ 15A-924. Contents of pleadings; duplicity; alleging and proving previous convictions; failure to charge crime; surplusage.
G.S. 15A-925
§ 15A-925. Bill of particulars.
G.S. 15A-926
§ 15A-926. Joinder of offenses and defendants.
G.S. 15A-927
§ 15A-927. Severance of offenses; objection to joinder of defendants for trial.
G.S. 15A-928
§ 15A-928. Allegation and proof of previous convictions in superior court.
Article 50 - Voluntary Dismissal.
G.S. 15A-931
§ 15A-931. Voluntary dismissal of criminal charges by the State.
G.S. 15A-932
§ 15A-932. Dismissal with leave when defendant fails to appear and cannot be readily found or pursuant to a deferred prosecution agreement.
G.S. 15A-933 through 15A-940
§§ 15A-933 through 15A-940. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 51 - Arraignment.
G.S. 15A-941
§ 15A-941. Arraignment before judge only upon written request; entry of not guilty plea if not arraigned.
G.S. 15A-942
§ 15A-942. Right to counsel.
G.S. 15A-943
§ 15A-943. Arraignment in superior court – Required calendaring.
G.S. 15A-944
§ 15A-944. Arraignment in superior court – Optional calendaring.
G.S. 15A-945
§ 15A-945. Waiver of arraignment.
G.S. 15A-946 through 15A-950
§§ 15A-946 through 15A-950. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 52 - Motions Practice.
G.S. 15A-951
§ 15A-951. Motions in general; definition, service, and filing.
G.S. 15A-952
§ 15A-952. Pretrial motions; time for filing; sanction for failure to file; motion hearing date.
G.S. 15A-953
§ 15A-953. Motions practice in district court.
G.S. 15A-954
§ 15A-954. Motion to dismiss – Grounds applicable to all criminal pleadings; dismissal of proceedings upon death of defendant.
G.S. 15A-955
§ 15A-955. Motion to dismiss – Grounds applicable to indictments.
G.S. 15A-956
§ 15A-956. Deferral of ruling on motion to dismiss when charge to be reinstituted.
G.S. 15A-957
§ 15A-957. Motion for change of venue.
G.S. 15A-958
§ 15A-958. Motion for a special venire from another county.
G.S. 15A-959
§ 15A-959. Notice of defense of insanity; pretrial determination of insanity.
G.S. 15A-960
§ 15A-960. Removal of juveniles charged with committing Class A, B1, B2, C, D, or E felony offenses at age 16 and 17.
Article 53 - Motion to Suppress Evidence.
G.S. 15A-971
§ 15A-971. Definitions.
G.S. 15A-972
§ 15A-972. Motion to suppress evidence before trial in superior court in general.
G.S. 15A-973
§ 15A-973. Motion to suppress evidence in district court.
G.S. 15A-974
§ 15A-974. Exclusion or suppression of unlawfully obtained evidence.
G.S. 15A-975
§ 15A-975. Motion to suppress evidence in superior court prior to trial and during trial.
G.S. 15A-976
§ 15A-976. Timing of pretrial suppression motion and hearing.
G.S. 15A-977
§ 15A-977. Motion to suppress evidence in superior court; procedure.
G.S. 15A-978
§ 15A-978. Motion to suppress evidence in superior court or district court; challenge of probable cause supporting search on grounds of truthfulness; when identity of informant must be disclosed.
G.S. 15A-979
§ 15A-979. Motion to suppress evidence in superior and district court; orders of suppression; effects of orders and of failure to make motion.
G.S. 15A-980
§ 15A-980. Right to suppress use of certain prior convictions obtained in violation of right to counsel.
Article 54 - Reliability of In-Custody Informant Statements.
G.S. 15A-985
§ 15A-985. Corroboration of in-custody informant statement.
Article 55 - Reserved
G.S. 15A-991 through 15A-1000
§§ 15A-991 through 15A-1000. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 56 - Incapacity to Proceed.
G.S. 15A-1001
§ 15A-1001. No proceedings when defendant mentally incapacitated; exception.
G.S. 15A-1002
§ 15A-1002. Determination of incapacity to proceed; evidence; temporary commitment; temporary orders.
G.S. 15A-1003
§ 15A-1003. Referral of incapable defendant for civil commitment proceedings.
G.S. 15A-1004
§ 15A-1004. Orders for safeguarding of defendant and return for trial.
G.S. 15A-1005
§ 15A-1005. Reporting to court with regard to defendants incapable of proceeding.
G.S. 15A-1006
§ 15A-1006. Return of defendant for trial upon gaining capacity.
G.S. 15A-1007
§ 15A-1007. Supplemental hearings.
G.S. 15A-1008
§ 15A-1008. Dismissal of charges.
G.S. 15A-1009
§ 15A-1009: Repealed by Session Laws 2013-18, s. 6, effective December 1, 2013.
G.S. 15A-1010
§ 15A-1010. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 57 - Pleas.
G.S. 15A-1011
§ 15A-1011. Pleas in district and superior courts; waiver of appearance.
G.S. 15A-1012
§ 15A-1012. Aid of counsel; time for deliberation.
G.S. 15A-1013 through 15A-1020
§§ 15A-1013 through 15A-1020. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 58 - Procedures Relating to Guilty Pleas in Superior Court.
G.S. 15A-1021
§ 15A-1021. Plea conference; improper pressure prohibited; submission of arrangement to judge; restitution and reparation as part of plea arrangement agreement, etc.
G.S. 15A-1022
§ 15A-1022. Advising defendant of consequences of guilty plea; informed choice; factual basis for plea; admission of guilt not required.
G.S. 15A-1022.1
§ 15A-1022.1. Procedure in accepting admissions of the existence of aggravating factors in felonies.
G.S. 15A-1023
§ 15A-1023. Action by judge in plea arrangements relating to sentence; no approval required when arrangement does not relate to sentence.
G.S. 15A-1024
§ 15A-1024. Withdrawal of guilty plea when sentence not in accord with plea arrangement.
G.S. 15A-1025
§ 15A-1025. Plea discussion and arrangement inadmissible.
G.S. 15A-1026
§ 15A-1026. Record of proceedings.
G.S. 15A-1027
§ 15A-1027. Limitation on collateral attack on conviction.
Article 58A - Procedures Relating to Felony Guilty Pleas in District Court.
G.S. 15A-1029.1
§ 15A-1029.1. Transfer of case from superior court to district court to accept guilty and no contest pleas for certain felony offenses.
G.S. 15A-1030
§ 15A-1030. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 59 - Maintenance of Order in the Courtroom.
G.S. 15A-1031
§ 15A-1031. Custody and restraint of defendant and witnesses.
G.S. 15A-1032
§ 15A-1032. Removal of disruptive defendant.
G.S. 15A-1033
§ 15A-1033. Removal of disruptive witnesses and spectators.
G.S. 15A-1034
§ 15A-1034. Controlling access to the courtroom.
G.S. 15A-1035
§ 15A-1035. Other powers.
G.S. 15A-1036 through 15A-1039
§§ 15A-1036 through 15A-1039. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 60 - Reserved
G.S. 15A-1040 through 15A-1050
§§ 15A-1040 through 15A-1050. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 61 - Granting of Immunity to Witnesses.
G.S. 15A-1051
§ 15A-1051. Immunity; general provisions.
G.S. 15A-1052
§ 15A-1052. Grant of immunity in court proceedings.
G.S. 15A-1053
§ 15A-1053. Grant of immunity before grand jury.
G.S. 15A-1054
§ 15A-1054. Charge reductions or sentence concessions in consideration of truthful testimony.
G.S. 15A-1055
§ 15A-1055. Evidence of grant of immunity or testimonial arrangement may be fully developed; impact may be argued to the jury.
G.S. 15A-1056 through 15A-1060
§§ 15A-1056 through 15A-1060. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 62 - Mistrial.
G.S. 15A-1061
§ 15A-1061. Mistrial for prejudice to defendant.
G.S. 15A-1062
§ 15A-1062. Mistrial for prejudice to the State.
G.S. 15A-1063
§ 15A-1063. Mistrial for impossibility of proceeding.
G.S. 15A-1064
§ 15A-1064. Mistrial; finding of facts required.
G.S. 15A-1065
§ 15A-1065. Procedure following mistrial.
G.S. 15A-1066 through 15A-1070
§§ 15A-1066 through 15A-1070. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 63 - Reserved
G.S. 15A-1071 through 15A-1080
§§ 15A-1071 through 15A-1080. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 64 - Reserved
G.S. 15A-1081 through 15A-1100
§§ 15A-1081 through 15A-1100. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 65 - In General.
G.S. 15A-1101
§ 15A-1101. Applicability of superior court procedure.
G.S. 15A-1102 through 15A-1110
§§ 15A-1102 through 15A-1110. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 66 - Procedure for Hearing and Disposition of Infractions.
G.S. 15A-1111
§15A-1111. General procedure for disposition of infractions.
G.S. 15A-1112
§ 15A-1112. Venue.
G.S. 15A-1113
§ 15A-1113. Prehearing procedure.
G.S. 15A-1114
§ 15A-1114. Hearing procedure for infractions.
G.S. 15A-1115
§ 15A-1115. Review of infractions originally disposed of in superior court.
G.S. 15A-1116
§ 15A-1116. Enforcement of sanctions.
G.S. 15A-1117
§ 15A-1117: Recodified as § 20-24.2 by Session Laws 1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 852, s. 3.
G.S. 15A-1118
§ 15A-1118. Costs.
Article 67 - through 70 Reserved
G.S. 15A-1119 through 15A-1200
§§ 15A-1119 through 15A-1200. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 71 - Right to Trial by Jury.
G.S. 15A-1201
§ 15A-1201. Right to trial by jury; waiver of jury trial; procedure for waiver.
G.S. 15A-1202 through 15A-1210
§§ 15A-1202 through 15A-1210. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 72 - Selecting and Impaneling the Jury.
G.S. 15A-1211
§ 15A-1211. Selection procedure generally; role of judge; challenge to the panel; authority of judge to excuse jurors.
G.S. 15A-1212
§ 15A-1212. Grounds for challenge for cause.
G.S. 15A-1213
§ 15A-1213. Informing prospective jurors of case.
G.S. 15A-1214
§ 15A-1214. Selection of jurors; procedure.
G.S. 15A-1215
§ 15A-1215. Alternate jurors.
G.S. 15A-1216
§ 15A-1216. Impaneling jury.
G.S. 15A-1217
§ 15A-1217. Number of peremptory challenges.
G.S. 15A-1218 through 15A-1220
§§ 15A-1218 through 15A-1220. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 73 - Criminal Jury Trial in Superior Court.
G.S. 15A-1221
§ 15A-1221. Order of proceedings in jury trial; reading of indictment prohibited.
G.S. 15A-1222
§ 15A-1222. Expression of opinion prohibited.
G.S. 15A-1223
§ 15A-1223. Disqualification of judge.
G.S. 15A-1224
§ 15A-1224. Death or disability of trial judge.
G.S. 15A-1225
§ 15A-1225. Exclusion of witnesses.
G.S. 15A-1225.1
§ 15A-1225.1. Child witnesses; remote testimony.
G.S. 15A-1225.2
§ 15A-1225.2. Witnesses with an intellectual or developmental disability; remote testimony.
G.S. 15A-1225.3
§ 15A-1225.3. Forensic analyst remote testimony.
G.S. 15A-1226
§ 15A-1226. Rebuttal evidence; additional evidence.
G.S. 15A-1227
§ 15A-1227. Motion for dismissal.
G.S. 15A-1228
§ 15A-1228. Notes by the jury.
G.S. 15A-1229
§ 15A-1229. View by jury.
G.S. 15A-1230
§ 15A-1230. Limitations on argument to the jury.
G.S. 15A-1231
§ 15A-1231. Jury instructions.
G.S. 15A-1232
§ 15A-1232. Jury instructions; explanation of law; opinion prohibited.
G.S. 15A-1233
§ 15A-1233. Review of testimony; use of evidence by the jury.
G.S. 15A-1234
§ 15A-1234. Additional instructions.
G.S. 15A-1235
§ 15A-1235. Length of deliberations; deadlocked jury.
G.S. 15A-1236
§ 15A-1236. Admonitions to jurors; regulation and separation of jurors.
G.S. 15A-1237
§ 15A-1237. Verdict.
G.S. 15A-1238
§ 15A-1238. Polling the jury.
G.S. 15A-1239
§ 15A-1239. Judicial comment on verdict.
G.S. 15A-1240
§ 15A-1240. Impeachment of the verdict.
G.S. 15A-1241
§ 15A-1241. Record of proceedings.
G.S. 15A-1242
§ 15A-1242. Defendant's election to represent himself at trial.
G.S. 15A-1243
§ 15A-1243. Standby counsel for defendant representing himself.
G.S. 15A-1244 through 15A-1250
§§ 15A-1244 through 15A-1250. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 74 - Reserved
G.S. 15A-1251 through 15A-1260
§§ 15A-1251 through 15A-1260. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 75 - Reserved
G.S. 15A-1261 through 15A-1280
§§ 15A-1261 through 15A-1280. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 76 - Reserved
G.S. 15A-1281 through 15A-1290
§§ 15A-1281 through 15A-1290. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 77 - Reserved
G.S. 15A-1291 through 15A-1300
§§ 15A-1291 through 15A-1300. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 78 - Order of Commitment to Imprisonment.
G.S. 15A-1301
§ 15A-1301. Order of commitment to imprisonment when not otherwise specified.
G.S. 15A-1302 through 15A-1310
§§ 15A-1302 through 15A-1310. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 79 - Reserved
G.S. 15A-1311 through 15A-1320
§§ 15A-1311 through 15A-1320: Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 80 - Defendants Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.
G.S. 15A-1321
§ 15A-1321. Automatic civil commitment of defendants found not guilty by reason of insanity.
G.S. 15A-1322
§ 15A-1322. Temporary restraint.
G.S. 15A-1323 through 15A-1330
§§ 15A-1323 through 15A-1330. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 81 - General Sentencing Provisions.
G.S. 15A-1331
§ 15A-1331. Authorized sentences; conviction.
G.S. 15A-1331A
§ 15A-1331A. Recodified as G.S. 15A-1331.1 by Session Laws 2012-194, s. 45(a), effective July 17, 2012.
G.S. 15A-1331.1
§ 15A-1331.1. Forfeiture of licensing privileges after conviction of a felony.
G.S. 15A-1331.2
§ 15A-1331.2. Prayer for judgment continued for a period of time that exceeds 12 months is an improper disposition of a Class B1, B2, C, D, or E felony.
G.S. 15A-1332
§ 15A-1332. Presentence reports.
G.S. 15A-1333
§ 15A-1333. Availability of presentence report.
G.S. 15A-1334
§ 15A-1334. The sentencing hearing.
G.S. 15A-1335
§ 15A-1335. Resentencing after appellate review.
G.S. 15A-1336
§ 15A-1336. Compliance with criminal case firearm notification requirements of the federal Violence Against Women Act.
Article 81A - Sentencing Persons Convicted of Felonies.
G.S. 15A-1340.1 through 15A-1340.7
§§ 15A-1340.1 through 15A-1340.7: Repealed by Session Laws 1993, c. 538, s. 14.
Article 81B - Structured Sentencing of Persons Convicted of Crimes.
G.S. 15A-1340.10
§ 15A-1340.10. Applicability of structured sentencing.
G.S. 15A-1340.11
§ 15A-1340.11. Definitions.
G.S. 15A-1340.12
§ 15A-1340.12. Purposes of sentencing.
G.S. 15A-1340.13
§ 15A-1340.13. Procedure and incidents of sentence of imprisonment for felonies.
G.S. 15A-1340.14
§ 15A-1340.14. Prior record level for felony sentencing.
G.S. 15A-1340.15
§ 15A-1340.15. Multiple convictions.
G.S. 15A-1340.16
§ 15A-1340.16. Aggravated and mitigated sentences.
G.S. 15A-1340.16A
§ 15A-1340.16A. Enhanced sentence if defendant is convicted of a Class A, B1, B2, C, D, or E felony and the defendant used, displayed, or threatened to use or display a firearm or deadly weapon during the commission of the felony.
G.S. 15A-1340.16B
§ 15A-1340.16B. Life imprisonment without parole for a second or subsequent conviction of a Class B1 felony if the victim was 13 years of age or younger and there are no mitigating factors.
G.S. 15A-1340.16C
§ 15A-1340.16C. Enhanced sentence if defendant is convicted of a felony and the defendant was wearing or had in his or her immediate possession a bullet-proof vest during the commission of the felony.
G.S. 15A-1340.16D
§ 15A-1340.16D. Manufacturing methamphetamine; enhanced sentence.
G.S. 15A-1340.16E
§ 15A-1340.16E. Enhanced sentence for offenses committed by criminal gang members as a part of criminal gang activity.
G.S. 15A-1340.16F
§ 15A-1340.16F. Aggregation of multiple financial crime offenses.
G.S. 15A-1340.16G
§ 15A-1340.16G. Enhanced sentence if defendant is convicted of a misdemeanor or felony and the defendant was wearing a mask or other clothing or device to conceal or attempt to conceal the defendant's identity.
G.S. 15A-1340.17
§ 15A-1340.17. Punishment limits for each class of offense and prior record level.
G.S. 15A-1340.18
§ 15A-1340.18. Advanced supervised release.
G.S. 15A-1340.19
§ 15A-1340.19. Reserved for future codification purposes.
G.S. 15A-1340.19A
§ 15A-1340.19A. Applicability.
G.S. 15A-1340.19B
§ 15A-1340.19B. Penalty determination.
G.S. 15A-1340.19C
§ 15A-1340.19C. Sentencing; assignment for resentencing.
G.S. 15A-1340.19D
§ 15A-1340.19D. Incidents of parole.
G.S. 15A-1340.20
§ 15A-1340.20. Procedure and incidents of sentence of imprisonment for misdemeanors.
G.S. 15A-1340.21
§ 15A-1340.21. Prior conviction level for misdemeanor sentencing.
G.S. 15A-1340.22
§ 15A-1340.22. Multiple convictions.
G.S. 15A-1340.23
§ 15A-1340.23. Punishment limits for each class of offense and prior conviction level.
G.S. 15A-1340.24 through 15A-1340.33
§§ 15A-1340.24 through 15A-1340.33. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 81C - Restitution.
G.S. 15A-1340.34
§ 15A-1340.34. Restitution generally.
G.S. 15A-1340.35
§ 15A-1340.35. Basis for restitution.
G.S. 15A-1340.36
§ 15A-1340.36. Determination of restitution.
G.S. 15A-1340.37
§ 15A-1340.37. Effect of restitution order; beneficiaries.
G.S. 15A-1340.38
§ 15A-1340.38. Enforcement of certain orders for restitution.
G.S. 15A-1340.39
§ 15A-1340.39. Remission of restitution, notice, and hearing required.
Article 81D - Permanent No Contact Order Against Convicted Sex Offender.
G.S. 15A-1340.50
§ 15A-1340.50. Permanent no contact order prohibiting future contact by convicted sex offender with crime victim.
Article 82 - Probation.
G.S. 15A-1341
§ 15A-1341. Probation generally.
G.S. 15A-1342
§ 15A-1342. Incidents of probation.
G.S. 15A-1343
§ 15A-1343. Conditions of probation.
G.S. 15A-1343.1
§ 15A-1343.1: Repealed by Session Laws 2002-126, s. 17.18, effective August 15, 2002.
G.S. 15A-1343.2
§ 15A-1343.2. Special probation rules for persons sentenced under Article 81B.
G.S. 15A-1343.3
§ 15A-1343.3. Division of Community Supervision and Reentry of the Department of Adult Correction to establish regulations for continuous alcohol monitoring systems; payment of fees; authority to terminate monitoring.
G.S. 15A-1344
§ 15A-1344. Response to violations; alteration and revocation.
G.S. 15A-1344.1
§ 15A-1344.1. Procedure to insure payment of child support.
G.S. 15A-1344.2
§ 15A-1344.2. Delegation of authority to reduce a term of supervised probation.
G.S. 15A-1345
§ 15A-1345. Arrest and hearing on probation violation.
G.S. 15A-1346
§ 15A-1346. Commencement of probation; multiple sentence.
G.S. 15A-1347
§ 15A-1347. Appeal from revocation of probation or imposition of special probation upon violation; consequences of waiver of hearing.
G.S. 15A-1348 through 15A-1350
§§ 15A-1348 through 15A-1350: Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 83 - Imprisonment.
G.S. 15A-1351
§ 15A-1351. Sentence of imprisonment; incidents; special probation.
G.S. 15A-1352
§ 15A-1352. Commitment to Division of Prisons of the Department of Adult Correction or local confinement facility.
G.S. 15A-1353
§ 15A-1353. Order of commitment when imprisonment imposed; release pending appeal.
G.S. 15A-1354
§ 15A-1354. Concurrent and consecutive terms of imprisonment.
G.S. 15A-1355
§ 15A-1355. Calculation of terms of imprisonment.
G.S. 15A-1356 through 15A-1360
§§ 15A-1356 through 15A-1360. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 84 - Fines.
G.S. 15A-1361
§ 15A-1361. Authorized fines and penalties.
G.S. 15A-1362
§ 15A-1362. Imposition of fines.
G.S. 15A-1363
§ 15A-1363. Remission of a fine or costs.
G.S. 15A-1364
§ 15A-1364. Response to nonpayment.
G.S. 15A-1365
§ 15A-1365. Judgment for fines docketed; lien and execution.
Article 84A - Post-Release Supervision.
G.S. 15A-1368
§ 15A-1368. Definitions and administration.
G.S. 15A-1368.1
§ 15A-1368.1. Applicability of Article 84A.
G.S. 15A-1368.2
§ 15A-1368.2. Post-release supervision eligibility and procedure.
G.S. 15A-1368.3
§ 15A-1368.3. Incidents of post-release supervision.
G.S. 15A-1368.4
§ 15A-1368.4. Conditions of post-release supervision.
G.S. 15A-1368.5
§ 15A-1368.5. Commencement of post-release supervision; multiple sentences.
G.S. 15A-1368.6
§ 15A-1368.6. Arrest and hearing on post-release supervision violation.
Article 84B - Medical Release of Inmates.
G.S. 15A-1369
§ 15A-1369. Definitions.
G.S. 15A-1369.1
§ 15A-1369.1. Authority to release.
G.S. 15A-1369.2
§ 15A-1369.2. Eligibility.
G.S. 15A-1369.3
§ 15A-1369.3. Procedure for medical release.
G.S. 15A-1369.4
§ 15A-1369.4. Conditions of medical release.
G.S. 15A-1369.5
§ 15A-1369.5. Change in medical status.
G.S. 15A-1370
§ 15A-1370. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 85 - Parole.
G.S. 15A-1370.1
§ 15A-1370.1. Applicability of Article 85.
G.S. 15A-1371
§ 15A-1371. Parole eligibility, consideration, and refusal.
G.S. 15A-1372
§ 15A-1372. Length and effect of parole term.
G.S. 15A-1373
§ 15A-1373. Incidents of parole.
G.S. 15A-1374
§ 15A-1374. Conditions of parole.
G.S. 15A-1375
§ 15A-1375. Commencement of parole; multiple sentences.
G.S. 15A-1376
§ 15A-1376. Arrest and hearing on parole violation.
G.S. 15A-1377
§ 15A-1377. Repealed by Session Laws 1977, 2nd Sess., c. 1147, s. 27.
G.S. 15A-1378 through 15A-1380
§§ 15A-1378 through 15A-1380. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 85A - Parole of Certain Convicted Felons.
G.S. 15A-1380.1 through 15A-1380.4
§§ 15A-1380.1 through 15A-1380.4: Repealed by Session Laws 1993, c. 538, s. 24.
Article 85B - Review of Sentences of Life Imprisonment Without Parole.
G.S. 15A-1380.5
§ 15A-1380.5: Repealed by Session Laws 1998-212, s. 19.4(q).
Article 86 - Reports of Dispositions of Criminal Cases.
G.S. 15A-1381
§ 15A-1381. Disposition defined.
G.S. 15A-1382
§ 15A-1382. Reports of disposition; fingerprints.
G.S. 15A-1382.1
§ 15A-1382.1. Reports of disposition; domestic violence; child abuse; sentencing.
G.S. 15A-1382.2
§ 15A-1382.2. Sentencing court to include in judgment whether firearm was used.
G.S. 15A-1383
§ 15A-1383. Plans for implementation of Article; punishment for failure to comply; modification of plan.
G.S. 15A-1384 through 15A-1390
§§ 15A-1384 through 15A-1390. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 87 - Reserved
G.S. 15A-1391 through 15A-1400
§§ 15A-1391 through 15A-1400. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 88 - Post-Trial Motions and Appeal.
G.S. 15A-1401
§ 15A-1401. Post-trial motions and appeal.
G.S. 15A-1402 through 15A-1410
§§ 15A-1402 through 15A-1410. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 89 - Motion for Appropriate Relief and Other Post-Trial Relief.
G.S. 15A-1411
§ 15A-1411. Motion for appropriate relief.
G.S. 15A-1412
§ 15A-1412. Provisions of Article procedural.
G.S. 15A-1413
§ 15A-1413. Trial judges empowered to act; assignment of motions for appropriate relief.
G.S. 15A-1414
§ 15A-1414. Motion by defendant for appropriate relief made within 10 days after verdict.
G.S. 15A-1415
§ 15A-1415. Grounds for appropriate relief which may be asserted by defendant after verdict; limitation as to time.
G.S. 15A-1416
§ 15A-1416. Motion by the State for appropriate relief.
G.S. 15A-1416.1
§ 15A-1416.1. Motion by the defendant to vacate a nonviolent offense conviction for human trafficking victim.
G.S. 15A-1417
§ 15A-1417. Relief available.
G.S. 15A-1418
§ 15A-1418. Motion for appropriate relief in the appellate division.
G.S. 15A-1419
§ 15A-1419. When motion for appropriate relief denied.
G.S. 15A-1420
§ 15A-1420. Motion for appropriate relief; procedure.
G.S. 15A-1421
§ 15A-1421. Indigent defendants.
G.S. 15A-1422
§ 15A-1422. Review upon appeal.
G.S. 15A-1423 through 15A-1430
§§ 15A-1423 through 15A-1430. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 90 - Appeals from Magistrates and District Court Judges.
G.S. 15A-1431
§ 15A-1431. Appeals by defendants from magistrate and district court judge; trial de novo.
G.S. 15A-1432
§ 15A-1432. Appeals by State from district court judge.
G.S. 15A-1433 through 15A-1440
§§ 15A-1433 through 15A-1440. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 91 - Appeal to Appellate Division.
G.S. 15A-1441
§ 15A-1441. Correction of errors by appellate division.
G.S. 15A-1442
§ 15A-1442. Grounds for correction of error by appellate division.
G.S. 15A-1443
§ 15A-1443. Existence and showing of prejudice.
G.S. 15A-1444
§ 15A-1444. When defendant may appeal; certiorari.
G.S. 15A-1445
§ 15A-1445. Appeal by the State.
G.S. 15A-1446
§ 15A-1446. Requisites for preserving the right to appellate review.
G.S. 15A-1447
§ 15A-1447. Relief available upon appeal.
G.S. 15A-1448
§ 15A-1448. Procedures for taking appeal.
G.S. 15A-1449
§ 15A-1449. Security for costs not required.
G.S. 15A-1450
§ 15A-1450. Withdrawal of appeal.
G.S. 15A-1451
§ 15A-1451. Stay of sentence; bail; no stay when State appeals.
G.S. 15A-1452
§ 15A-1452. Execution of sentence upon determination of appeal; compliance with directive of appellate court.
G.S. 15A-1453
§ 15A-1453. Ancillary actions during appeal.
Article 92 - North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission.
G.S. 15A-1460
§ 15A-1460. Definitions.
G.S. 15A-1461
§ 15A-1461. Purpose of Article.
G.S. 15A-1462
§ 15A-1462. Commission established.
G.S. 15A-1463
§ 15A-1463. Membership; chair; meetings; quorum.
G.S. 15A-1464
§ 15A-1464. Terms of members; compensation; expenses.
G.S. 15A-1465
§ 15A-1465. Director and other staff.
G.S. 15A-1466
§ 15A-1466. Duties.
G.S. 15A-1467
§ 15A-1467. Claims of innocence; waiver of convicted person's procedural safeguards and privileges; formal inquiry; notification of the crime victim.
G.S. 15A-1468
§ 15A-1468. Commission proceedings.
G.S. 15A-1469
§ 15A-1469. Postcommission three-judge panel.
G.S. 15A-1470
§ 15A-1470. No right to further review of decision by Commission or three-judge panel; convicted person retains right to other postconviction relief.
G.S. 15A-1471
§ 15A-1471. Preservation of files and evidence; production of files and evidence; forensic and DNA testing.
G.S. 15A-1475
§ 15A-1475. Reports.
Article 93 - through 99 Reserved
G.S. 15A-1476 through 15A-1999
§§ 15A-1476 through 15A-1999. Reserved for future codification purposes.
Article 100 - Capital Punishment.
G.S. 15A-2000
§ 15A-2000. Sentence of death or life imprisonment for capital felonies; further proceedings to determine sentence.
G.S. 15A-2001
§ 15A-2001. Capital offenses; plea of guilty.
G.S. 15A-2002
§ 15A-2002. Capital offenses; jury verdict and sentence.
G.S. 15A-2003
§ 15A-2003. Disability of trial judge.
G.S. 15A-2004
§ 15A-2004. Prosecutorial discretion.
G.S. 15A-2005
§ 15A-2005. Intellectual disability; death sentence prohibited.
G.S. 15A-2006
§ 15A-2006: Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2001-346, s. 3, effective October 1, 2002.
Article 101 - North Carolina Racial Justice Act.
G.S. 15A-2010
§§ 15A-2010 through 15A-2012: Repealed by Session Laws 2013-154, s. 5(a), effective June 19, 2013
G.S. 15A-2011
§§ 15A-2010 through 15A-2012: Repealed by Session Laws 2013-154, s. 5(a), effective June 19, 2013
G.S. 15A-2012
§§ 15A-2010 through 15A-2012: Repealed by Session Laws 2013-154, s. 5(a), effective June 19, 2013