North Carolina § 15A-221 - General authorization; definition of "consent".
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§ 15A-221. General authorization; definition of "consent".
Authority to Search and Seize Pursuant to Consent. - Subject to the limitations in the other provisions of this Article, a law-enforcement officer may conduct a search and make seizures, without a search warrant or other authorization, if consent to the search is given. Definition of "Consent". - As used in this Article, "consent" means a statement to the officer, made voluntarily and in accordance with the requirements of G.S. 15A-222, giving the officer permission to make a search. History (1973, c. 1286, s. 1.) Legal Periodicals. - For article discussing the search and seizure provisions of Chapter 15A , see 52 N.C.L. Rev. 277 (1973).
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Section 15A-221 ("General authorization; definition of "consent".") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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