§15A-921. Pleadings in criminal cases  


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  • Subject to the provisions of this Article, the following may serve as pleadings of the State in criminal cases:

    (1)        Citation.

    (2)        Criminal summons.

    (3)        Warrant for arrest.

    (4)        Magistrate's order pursuant to G.S. 15A-511 after arrest without warrant.

    (5)        Statement of charges.

    (6)        Information.

    (7)        Indictment.

(1973, c. 1286, s. 1; 1975, c. 166, s. 18.)