North Carolina · North Carolina General Statutes — Chapter 15A, Criminal Procedure
N.C.G.S. (Crim. Proc.) § 15A-922: Use of pleadings in misdemeanor cases generally
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes procedural rules for criminal pleadings in misdemeanor cases, including how citations and statements of charges function and defendant rights to adequate preparation time.
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