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N.C.G.S. § 15A-1382.2

Sentencing court to include in judgment whether firearm was used.

Effective date
2026-08-08
Last verified
2026-08-09
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When a person is found guilty of a felony offense, the presiding judge shall determine whether the defendant used or displayed a firearm while committing the felony. If the judge determines that the defendant used or displayed a firearm while committing the felony, the sentencing court shall include that fact when entering the judgment that imposes the sentence for the felony conviction. (2013-369, s. 27.)

Reviewed 2026-08-09 · source_verified