Bill Summary for S 625 (2017-2018)
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Apr 4 2017
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AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT WHEN PROBABLE CAUSE IS FOUND FROM AN AFFIDAVIT OR TESTIMONY BY A PRIVATE CITIZEN, THE JUDICIAL OFFICIAL SHALL ISSUE A SUMMONS AND NOT A WARRANT.Intro. by D. Davis.
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Amends GS 15A-304 to direct judicial officials finding probable cause based on information in an affidavit or oral testimony under oath or affirmation before the official from a private citizen to issue a criminal summons under GS 15A-303 and not a warrant for arrest. Makes a conforming change.
Effective December 1, 2017, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.