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§ 15A-958 — Motion for a special venire from another county

North Carolina·Ch. 15A Criminal Procedure Act·Art. 52 Motions Practice·Subch. IX PRETRIAL PROCEDURE
Upon motion of the defendant or the State, or on its own motion, a court may issue an order for a special venire of jurors from another county if in its discretion it determines the action to be necessary to insure a fair trial. The procedure for securing this special venire is governed by G.S. 9-12.

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Legislative History

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

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