GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

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HOUSE BILL 1283

Short Title:  Magistrate Can Try Litter Case.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Representative Redwine.
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Referred to:  Judiciary.
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April 12, 1989

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT A MAGISTRATE MAY ACCEPT A WRITTEN APPEARANCE, WAIVERS OF TRIAL, PLEA OF GUILTY, AND HEAR AND ENTER A JUDGMENT IN A LITTER CASE.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  G.S. 7A-273 is amended by adding a new subdivision to read:
"(9) Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision (1) of this section, to hear and enter judgment as the chief district judge shall direct in all litter cases brought under G.S. 14-399, and to accept written appearances, waivers of trial and pleas of guilty in violations of G.S. 14-399 and enter judgments in those cases as the chief district judge directs."
Sec. 2.  This act shall become effective October 1, 1989.