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N.C.G.S. § 50D-1

Definitions.

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2026-08-08
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2026-08-09
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The following definitions apply in this Chapter: (1) Human trafficking offense. - Any criminal offense under Article 10A of Chapter 14 of the General Statutes that is not a sex offense. (1a) Permanent civil no-contact order. - A permanent injunction that prohibits any contact by a respondent with the victim of a human trafficking offense or sex offense for which the respondent is convicted. (2) Respondent. - The person who committed the human trafficking offense or sex offense. (3) Sex offense. -- Any criminal offense that requires registration under Article 27A of Chapter 14 of the General Statutes. (4) Victim. - The person against whom the human trafficking offense or sex offense was committed. (2015-91, s. 1; 2023-71, s. 1(a).)

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