North Carolina · North Carolina General Statutes — Crimes & Controlled Substances
N.C.G.S. (Criminal Law) § 14-277.4A: Targeted picketing of a residence
What this law says, in plain English
It is unlawful to picket at a residence in a manner that would cause a reasonable person fear for safety or substantial emotional distress. Violation is a Class 2 misdemeanor; violating a court injunction against such picketing is criminal contempt punishable by 30 days to 12 months imprisonment.
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