Bill Summary for H 698 (2023-2024)

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Apr 18 2023

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View NCGA Bill Details2023-2024 Session
House Bill 698 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 18, 2023
AN ACT TO REPLACE THE CRIME OF FELONY COMMON LAW OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE WITH A CODIFIED VERSION OF THAT SAME CRIME.
Intro. by Stevens.

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Enacts new GS 14-222.1 providing that if any person, with deceit and an intent defraud, unlawfully obstructs justice, the person is guilty of a Class I felony. This replaces the crime of common law felony obstruction of justice. Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2023.