GRAND JURY IF LEO CHARGED PERFORMING DUTIES.

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View NCGA Bill Details2019-2020 Session
House Bill 649 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 9, 2019
AN ACT TO CREATE A RIGHT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO TESTIFY BEFORE A GRAND JURY WHEN THE OFFICER MAY BE CRIMINALLY CHARGED FOR A CRIME THAT ALLEGEDLY OCCURRED WHILE THE OFFICER WAS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE OFFICER'S DUTIES.
Intro. by D. Hall, Rogers, McGrady, Richardson.
Status: Ref to the Com on Judiciary, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Apr 10 2019)

Bill History:

H 649

Bill Summaries:

  • Bill H 649 (2019-2020)
    Summary date: Apr 9 2019 - View Summary

    Identical to S 415, filed 3/28/19.

    Amends GS 15A-626 to provide that the district attorney must notify a law enforcement officer by personal service 10 days before a grand jury is to consider a presentment or indictment of the law enforcement officer for actions arising out of or in the performance of the officer's duties as a sworn law enforcement officer. Requires notifying the officer that he/she is entitled to appear before the grand jury and voluntarily testify or present evidence if he/she desires. If the officer elects to testify, he/she must be called after the State's evidence has been presented.

    Applies to grand jury proceedings on or after December 1, 2019.

    Courts/Judiciary, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure, Government, Public Safety and Emergency Management
    GS 15A
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