Bill Summary for H 698 (2023-2024)
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Apr 18 2023
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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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Bill summary
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.