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N.C.G.S. § 23-45

Jail bounds.

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2026-08-08
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2026-08-09
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Any imprisoned debtor may take the benefit of the prison bounds by giving security, as required by law, except as follows: (1) A debtor against whom an issue of fraud is found. (2) Any debtor who, for other cause, is adjudged to be imprisoned until he makes a full and fair disclosure or account of his property. (1818, c. 964, P.R.; R.C., c. 59, s. 27; 1868-9, c. 162, s. 25; Code, s. 2966; Rev., s. 1942; C.S., s. 1653.)

Reviewed 2026-08-09 · source_verified