Deferral of ruling on motion to dismiss when charge to be reinstituted.
G.S. 15A-956
in effect§ 15A-956. Deferral of ruling on motion to dismiss when charge to be reinstituted.
If a motion to dismiss is made at arraignment or trial, upon motion of the prosecutor the court may recess the proceedings for a period of time requested by the prosecutor, not to exceed 24 hours, prior to ruling upon the motion. (1973, c. 1286, s. 1; 1975, c. 166, s. 27.)
Source: North Carolina General Assembly (ncleg.gov)URL: https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_15A/GS_15A-956.htmlFetched: 10/19/2026
