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§ 15A-945 — Waiver of arraignment

North Carolina § 15A-945
JurisdictionNorth Carolina
Ch. 15ACriminal Procedure Act
Art. 51Arraignment
Subch. IXPRETRIAL PROCEDURE

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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-945 (2026).

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A defendant who is represented by counsel and who wishes to plead not guilty may waive arraignment prior to the day for which arraignment is calendared by filing a written plea, signed by the defendant and his counsel. (1973, c. 1286, s. 1.) §§ 15A-946 through 15A-950. Reserved for future codification purposes.

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Legislative History

(1973, c. 1286, s. 1.)

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