North Carolina § 120-9 - Freedom of speech.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 120-9 — Freedom of speech., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 120-9. Freedom of speech.
The members shall have freedom of speech and debate in the General Assembly, and shall not be liable to impeachment or question, in any court or place out of the General Assembly, for words therein spoken. History (1787, c. 277, s. 3, P.R.; R.C., c. 52, s. 29; Code, s. 2849; Rev., s. 4404; C.S., 6093; 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 1037, s. 1; 2000-140, s. 28.) Legal Periodicals. - For article analyzing the evolution of First Amendment speech rights in North Carolina, see 4 Campbell L. Rev. 243 (1982).
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 120-9 cover?
Section 120-9 ("Freedom of speech.") 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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