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2015 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act.
Article 52 - Motions Practice.
§ 15A-956 - Deferral of ruling on motion to dismiss when charge to be reinstituted.
NC Gen Stat § 15A-956 (2015) What's This?
15A-956. Deferral of ruling on motion to dismiss when charge to be reinstituted.
If a motion to dismiss is made at arraignment or trial, upon motion of the prosecutor the court may recess the proceedings for a period of time requested by the prosecutor, not to exceed 24 hours, prior to ruling upon the motion. (1973, c. 1286, s. 1; 1975, c. 166, s. 27.)
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