Laws of North Carolina (Last Updated: May 12, 2015) |
Chapter15A. Criminal Procedure Act. |
SubchapterII. LAW-ENFORCEMENT AND INVESTIGATIVEPROCEDURES |
Article9. Search and Seizure by Consent |
§15A-221. General authorization; definition of "consent"
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(a) Authority to Search and Seize Pursuant to Consent. - Subject to the limitations in the other provisions of this Article, a law-enforcement officer may conduct a search and make seizures, without a search warrant or other authorization, if consent to the search is given.
(b) Definition of "Consent". - As used in this Article, "consent" means a statement to the officer, made voluntarily and in accordance with the requirements of G.S. 15A-222, giving the officer permission to make a search.
(1973, c. 1286, s. 1.)