North Carolina § 15-8 - Stolen property returned to owner.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 15-8 — Stolen property returned to owner., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-8. Stolen property returned to owner.
Upon the conviction of any person for robbing or stealing any money, goods, chattels, or other estate of any description whatever, the person from whom such goods, money, chattels or other estate were robbed or stolen shall be entitled to restitution thereof; and the court may award restitution of the articles so robbed or stolen, and make all such orders and issue such writs of restitution or otherwise as may be necessary for that purpose. History (21 Hen. VIII, c. 11; R.C., c. 35, s. 34; Code, s. 1201; Rev., s. 3153; C.S., s. 4519; 1943, c. 543.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 15-8
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 15-8 cover?
Section 15-8 ("Stolen property returned to owner.") 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.
How do I cite North Carolina § 15-8?
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Is this the official text of North Carolina law?
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