Article 49.
68 words·~1 min read·
/nc/chapter-15a/49A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
Article 49.
Pleadings and Joinder.
§ 15A-921. Pleadings in criminal cases.
Subject to the provisions of this Article, the following may serve as pleadings of the State in criminal cases:
(1)Citation.
(2)Criminal summons.
(3)Warrant for arrest.
(4)Magistrate's order pursuant to G.S. 15A-511 after arrest without warrant.
(5)Statement of charges.
(6)Information.
(7)Indictment. (1973, c. 1286, s. 1; 1975, c. 166, s. 18.)