North Carolina § 1-426 - Deposit in lieu of bail.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 1-426 — Deposit in lieu of bail., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-426. Deposit in lieu of bail.
The defendant may, at the time of his arrest, instead of giving bail, deposit with the sheriff the amount mentioned in the order. The sheriff shall then give a certificate of the deposit to the defendant, who shall be discharged from custody. History (C.C.P., s. 167; Code, s. 309; Rev., s. 744; C.S., s. 784.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 1-426 cover?
Section 1-426 ("Deposit in lieu of bail.") 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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