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§ 15A-956 — Deferral of ruling on motion to dismiss when charge to be reinstituted

North Carolina § 15A-956
JurisdictionNorth Carolina
Ch. 15ACriminal Procedure Act
Art. 52Motions Practice
Subch. IXPRETRIAL PROCEDURE

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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-956 (2026).

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If a motion to dismiss is made at arraignment or trial, upon motion of the prosecutor the court may recess the proceedings for a period of time requested by the prosecutor, not to exceed 24 hours, prior to ruling upon the motion. (1973, c. 1286, s. 1; 1975, c. 166, s. 27.)

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