North Carolina § 17C-7 - Functions of the Department of Justice.
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§ 17C-7. Functions of the Department of Justice.
The Attorney General shall provide such staff assistance as the Commission shall require in the performance of its duties. The Attorney General shall have legal custody of all books, papers, documents, or other records and property of the Commission. Any papers, documents, or other records which become the property of the Commission that are placed in the criminal justice officer's personnel file maintained by the Commission shall be subject to the same disclosure requirements as set forth in Chapters 126, 153A, and 160A of the General Statutes regarding the privacy of personnel records. History (1979, c. 763, s. 1; 1989, c. 757, s. 5.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 17C-7
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 17C-7 cover?
Section 17C-7 ("Functions of the Department of Justice.") 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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