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.
SUMMONS FOR PRIVATE WARRANTS.
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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.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate Action) (Apr 5 2017)
Bill History:
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Tue, 4 Apr 2017 Senate: Filed
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Wed, 5 Apr 2017 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 5 Apr 2017 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
S 625
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Bill S 625 (2017-2018)Summary date: Apr 4 2017 - View Summary
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