Laws of North Carolina (Last Updated: May 12, 2015) |
Chapter7A. Judicial Department. |
SubchapterVI. REVENUES AND EXPENSES OF THE JUDICIALDEPARTMENT |
Article28. Uniform Costs and Fees in the Trial Divisions |
§7A-315. Liability of State for witness fees in criminal cases when defendant not liable
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In a criminal action, if no prosecuting witness is designated by the court as liable for the costs, and the defendant is acquitted, or convicted and unable to pay, or a nolle prosequi is entered, or judgment is arrested, or probable cause is not found, or the grand jury fails to return a true bill, the State shall be liable for the witness fees allowed per G.S. 7A-314 and any expenses for blood tests and comparisons incurred per G.S. 8-50.1(a).
(1965, c. 310, s. 1; 1979, c. 576, s. 4.)