North Carolina § 1-438 - When bail to pay costs.
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§ 1-438. When bail to pay costs.
When a notice issues against a person, as the bail of another, and the bail, at or before the term of the court at which he is bound to appear, or ought to plead, is not discharged from his liability by the death or surrender of his principal or otherwise, he is liable for all costs which accrue on said notice, notwithstanding he may be afterwards discharged, by the death or surrender of the principal, or otherwise. History (R.C., c. 11, s. 10; Code, s. 319; Rev., s. 756; C.S., s. 796.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 1-438 cover?
Section 1-438 ("When bail to pay costs.") 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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