North Carolina § 15A-285 - Non-law-enforcement actions when urgently necessary.
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§ 15A-285. Non-law-enforcement actions when urgently necessary.
When an officer reasonably believes that doing so is urgently necessary to save life, prevent serious bodily harm, or avert or control public catastrophe, the officer may take one or more of the following actions: Enter buildings, vehicles, and other premises. Limit or restrict the presence of persons in premises or areas. Exercise control over the property of others. An action taken to enforce the law or to seize a person or evidence cannot be justified by authority of this section. History (1973, c. 1286, s. 1.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 15A-285 ("Non-law-enforcement actions when urgently necessary.") 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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