2014 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act.
Article 56 - Incapacity to Proceed.
§ 15A-1006 - Return of defendant for trial upon gaining capacity.
15A-1006. Return of defendant for trial upon gaining capacity.
If a defendant who has been determined to be incapable of proceeding, and who is in the custody of an institution or an individual, has been determined by the institution or individual having custody to have gained capacity to proceed, the individual or institution shall provide written notification to the clerk in the county in which the criminal proceeding is pending. The clerk shall provide written notification to the district attorney, the defendant's attorney, and the sheriff. The sheriff shall return the defendant to the county for a supplemental hearing pursuant to G.S. 15A-1007, if conducted, and trial and hold the defendant for a supplemental hearing and trial, subject to the orders of the court entered pursuant to G.S. 15A-1004. (1973, c. 1286, s. 1; 2013-18, s. 3.)
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