North Carolina § 49-9 - Bond for future appearance of defendant.

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§ 49-9. Bond for future appearance of defendant.

At the preliminary hearing of any case arising under this Article it shall be the duty of the court, if it finds reasonable cause for holding the accused for a further hearing, to require a bond in the sum of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00), conditioned upon the reappearance of the accused at the further hearing under this Article. This bond and all other bonds provided for in this Article shall be justified before, and approved by, the court or the clerk thereof. History (1933, c. 228, s. 8.)

Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 49-9 cover?

Section 49-9 ("Bond for future appearance of defendant.") 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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