North Carolina § 50A-317 - Costs and expenses.
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§ 50A-317. Costs and expenses.
If the respondent is not the prevailing party, the court may assess against the respondent all direct expenses and costs incurred by the prosecutor or other appropriate public official and law enforcement officers under G.S. 50A-315 or G.S. 50A-316. History (1999-223, s. 3.)
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 50A-317 cover?
Section 50A-317 ("Costs and expenses.") 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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