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N.C.G.S. § 14-27.34

No defense that victim is spouse of person committing act.

Effective date
2026-08-08
Last verified
2026-08-09
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A person may be prosecuted under this Article whether or not the victim is the person's legal spouse at the time of the commission of the alleged rape or sexual offense. (1979, c. 682, s. 1; 1987, c. 742; 1993, c. 274, s. 1; 2015-181, s. 15.)

Reviewed 2026-08-09 · source_verified