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Code · North Carolina · Chapter 6 — Liability for Court Costs

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

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§ 6-48. Arrest for nonpayment of fine and costs.
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. (1879, c. 264; Code, s. 750; 1885, c. 364; Rev., s. 1294; C.S., s. 1270; 1971, c. 269, s. 10.)
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