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N.C.G.S. § 42-65

Obstructing the execution or enforcement of a removal or eviction order.

Effective date
2026-08-08
Last verified
2026-08-09
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Any person who knowingly violates any order issued pursuant to this Article or who knowingly interferes with, obstructs, impairs, or prevents any law enforcement officer from enforcing or executing any order issued pursuant to this Article, shall be subject to criminal contempt under Article 1 of Chapter 5A of the General Statutes. Nothing in this section shall be construed in any way to preclude or preempt prosecution for any other criminal offense. (1995, c. 419, s. 1.)

Reviewed 2026-08-09 · source_verified