A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to require the clerk of court to report certain orders to the north carolina state bar as recommended by the House interim study committee on capital punishment.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  Chapter 15A of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 15A‑1384. Reports of certain orders in capital case.
When the court orders a new hearing or new trial in a capital case due to the misconduct of the prosecution or defense counsel, the clerk of court shall ensure that a written copy of that order is given to the North Carolina State Bar."
SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective December 1, 2007, and applies to orders of a new hearing or new trial occurring on or after that date.