§ 6-48 — Arrest for nonpayment of fine and costs

North Carolina § 6-48

• Jurisdiction: North Carolina
• Ch. 6: Liability for Court Costs
• Art. 6: Liability of Defendant in Criminal Actions

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In default of payment of such fine and costs, it is the duty of the court at any subsequent term thereof, on motion of the solicitor of the State, to order a capias to issue to the end that such defendant may be again arrested and held for the fine and costs until discharged according to law.

Legislative History

(1879, c. 264; Code, s. 750; 1885, c. 364; Rev., s. 1294; C.S., s. 1270; 1971, c. 269, s. 10.)