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N.C.G.S. § 1-426

Deposit in lieu of bail.

Effective date: 2026-08-08
Last verified: 2026-08-09
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The defendant may, at the time of his arrest, instead of giving bail, deposit with the sheriff the amount mentioned in the order. The sheriff shall then give a certificate of the deposit to the defendant, who shall be discharged from custody. (C.C.P., s. 167; Code, s. 309; Rev., s. 744; C.S., s. 784.)