North Carolina § 148-5 - 1. Confining inmates away from victims.
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§ 148-5. 1. Confining inmates away from victims.
If a victim or immediate family member of a victim requests that, for the safety of the victim or family member, an inmate be confined outside the county where the victim or family member resides or is employed, the Department shall make a reasonable effort to house the inmate in a facility in another county. If the inmate is not so housed in another county, the Department shall notify the victim or family member in writing. History (2001-433, s. 10; 2001-487, s. 120.) §§ 148-5.2 through 148-5.4: Reserved for future codification purposes.
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 148-5 cover?
Section 148-5 ("1. Confining inmates away from victims.") 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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