North Carolina § 148-63 - Arrest powers of police officers.

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§ 148-63. Arrest powers of police officers.

Any officer who is authorized to make arrests of fugitives from justice shall have full authority and power to arrest any parolee whose parole has been revoked or any post-release supervisee who has been revoked. History (1935, c. 414, s. 13; 1993, c. 538, s. 53; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(b).)

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

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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 148-63 cover?

Section 148-63 ("Arrest powers of police officers.") 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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