North Carolina § 15A-222 - Person from whom effective consent may be obtained.
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§ 15A-222. Person from whom effective consent may be obtained.
The consent needed to justify a search and seizure under G.S. 15A-221 must be given: By the person to be searched; By the registered owner of a vehicle to be searched or by the person in apparent control of its operation and contents at the time the consent is given; By a person who by ownership or otherwise is reasonably apparently entitled to give or withhold consent to a search of premises. History (1973, c. 1286, s. 1.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 15A-222 cover?
Section 15A-222 ("Person from whom effective consent may be obtained.") 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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