Jail bounds.
G.S. 23-45
in effect§ 23-45. Jail bounds.
Any imprisoned debtor may take the benefit of the prison bounds by giving security, as required by law, except as follows:
(1) A debtor against whom an issue of fraud is found.
(2) Any debtor who, for other cause, is adjudged to be imprisoned until he makes a full and fair disclosure or account of his property. (1818, c. 964, P.R.; R.C., c. 59, s. 27; 1868-9, c. 162, s. 25; Code, s. 2966; Rev., s. 1942; C.S., s. 1653.)
Source: North Carolina General Assembly (ncleg.gov)URL: https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_23/GS_23-45.htmlFetched: 10/19/2026