Laws of North Carolina (Last Updated: May 12, 2015) |
Chapter15A. Criminal Procedure Act. |
SubchapterX. GENERAL TRIAL PROCEDURE |
Article62. Mistrial |
§15A-1063. Mistrial for impossibility of proceeding
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Upon motion of a party or upon his own motion, a judge may declare a mistrial if:
(1) It is impossible for the trial to proceed in conformity with law; or
(2) It appears there is no reasonable probability of the jury's agreement upon a verdict.
(1977, c. 711, s. 1.)