§ 23-45 — Jail bounds

North Carolina § 23-45

• Jurisdiction: North Carolina
• Ch. 23: Debtor and Creditor
• Art. 5: General Provisions under Articles 2, 3, and 4

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Any imprisoned debtor may take the benefit of the prison bounds by giving security, as required by law, except as follows:
(1) A debtor against whom an issue of fraud is found.
(2) Any debtor who, for other cause, is adjudged to be imprisoned until he makes a full and fair disclosure or account of his property.

Legislative History

(1818, c. 964, P.R.; R.C., c. 59, s. 27; 1868-9, c. 162, s. 25; Code, s. 2966; Rev., s. 1942; C.S., s. 1653.)