North Carolina § 15A-951 - Motions in general; definition, service, and filing.
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§ 15A-951. Motions in general; definition, service, and filing.
A motion must: Unless made during a hearing or trial, be in writing; State the grounds of the motion; and Set forth the relief or order sought. Each written motion must be served upon the attorney of record for the opposing party or upon the defendant if he is not represented by counsel. Service upon the attorney or upon a party shall be made as provided in G.S. 1A-1, Rule 5. All written motions must be filed with the court. Proof of service must be made by filing with the court a certificate of service as provided in G.S. 1A-1, Rule 5(b1). History (1973, c. 1286, s. 1; 1975, c. 166, s. 27; 2021-47, s. 16(a).)
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Section 15A-951 ("Motions in general; definition, service, and filing.") 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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