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2011 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 17 Habeas Corpus.
Article 5 - Enforcement of Writ.
17-27. Penalty for false return.

Universal Citation:
NC Gen Stat § 17-27
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17‑27. Penalty for false return.

If any person shall make a false return to a writ of habeas corpus, he shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1868‑9, c. 116, s. 28; Code, s. 1653; Rev., s. 3582; C.S., s. 2229; 1993, c. 539, s. 307; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)

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