Bill Summary for S 625 (2017-2018)

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Apr 4 2017

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
Senate Bill 625 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 4, 2017
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.