North Carolina § 15A-504 - Return of released person.
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§ 15A-504. Return of released person.
Upon a magistrate's finding under G.S. 15A-511(c)(2) of no probable cause for a warrantless arrest, a law-enforcement officer may return the person previously arrested and any other person accompanying him to the scene of the arrest. No officer acting pursuant to this section may be held to answer in any civil or criminal action for injury to any person or damage to any property when damage results, whether directly or indirectly, from the actions of the person so released or transported. Nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede the provisions of G.S. 122C-301. History (1981, c. 928; 1987, c. 282, s. 3.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 15A-504
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 15A-504 cover?
Section 15A-504 ("Return of released person.") 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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