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N.C.G.S. § 15A-956

Deferral of ruling on motion to dismiss when charge to be reinstituted.

Effective date: 2026-08-08
Last verified: 2026-08-09
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If a motion to dismiss is made at arraignment or trial, upon motion of the prosecutor the court may recess the proceedings for a period of time requested by the prosecutor, not to exceed 24 hours, prior to ruling upon the motion. (1973, c. 1286, s. 1; 1975, c. 166, s. 27.)