Laws of North Carolina (Last Updated: May 12, 2015) |
Chapter17. Habeas Corpus. |
Article5. Enforcement of Writ |
§17-20. Liability of judge refusing precept
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If any judge refuses to grant the precept provided for in G.S. 17-19, he shall be liable to impeachment, and moreover shall forfeit to the party aggrieved twenty-five hundred dollars ($2,500).
(1870-1, c. 221, s. 3; Code, s. 1641; Rev., s. 1838; C.S., s. 2222.)