North Carolina § 90-96 - 1. Immunity from prosecution for minors.
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§ 90-96. 1. Immunity from prosecution for minors.
Whenever any person who is not more than 18 years of age, who has not previously been convicted of any offense under this Article or under any statute of the United States of any state relating to controlled substances included in any schedule of this Article, is accused with possessing or distributing a controlled substance in violation of G.S. 90-95(a)(1) or 90-95(a)(2) or 90-95(a)(3), the court may, upon recommendation of the district attorney, grant said person immunity from prosecution for said violation(s) if said person shall disclose the identity of the person or persons from whom he obtained the controlled substance(s) for which said person is being accused of possessing or distributing. History (1973, c. 47, s. 2; c. 654, s. 3.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 90-96
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 90-96 cover?
Section 90-96 ("1. Immunity from prosecution for minors.") 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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