North Carolina § 162-50 Penalties

North Carolina Statutes

§ 162-50 — Penalties

North Carolina § 162-50

Ch. 162Sheriff

Art. 4County Prisoners

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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 162-50 (2026).

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Upon a finding that the sheriff, personally or through his lawful deputies, has willfully failed or neglected to perform any duty imposed by this Chapter, or has made any false return, he shall be subject to damages of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), and such damages recovered shall be paid to the person aggrieved. Nothing in this section bars an independent action for damages by the person aggrieved. (1983, c. 670, s. 21.)
§§ 162-51 through 162-54. Reserved for future codification purposes.

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Upon a finding that the sheriff, personally or through his lawful deputies, has willfully failed or neglected to perform any duty imposed by this Chapter, or has made any false return, he shall be subject to damages of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), and such damages recovered shall be paid to the person aggrieved. Nothing in this section bars an independent action for damages by the person aggrieved. (1983, c. 670, s. 21.)
§§ 162-51 through 162-54. Reserved for future codification purposes.