Laws of North Carolina (Last Updated: May 12, 2015) |
Chapter15A. Criminal Procedure Act. |
SubchapterIX. PRETRIAL PROCEDURE |
Article49. Pleadings and Joinder |
§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.)