North Carolina Statutes

§ 15A-921 — Pleadings in criminal cases

North Carolina § 15A-921

JurisdictionNorth Carolina

Ch. 15ACriminal Procedure Act

Art. 49Pleadings and Joinder

Subch. IXPRETRIAL PROCEDURE

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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-921 (2026).

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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.)

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