North Carolina § 17-30 - Notice to district attorney.
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§ 17-30. Notice to district attorney.
When it appears from the return that such party is detained upon any criminal accusation, the court or judge may, if he thinks proper, make no order for the discharge of such party until sufficient notice of the time and place at which the writ has been returned, or is made returnable, is given to the district attorney of the district in which the person prosecuting the writ is detained. History (1868-9, c. 116, s. 13; Code, s. 1635; Rev., s. 1844; C.S., s. 2232; 1973, c. 47, s. 2.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 17-30
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 17-30 cover?
Section 17-30 ("Notice to district attorney.") 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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