Bill Summaries: S415 GRAND JURY IF LEO CHARGED PERFORMING DUTIES.

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  • Summary date: Mar 28 2019 - View Summary

    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.