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NC Gen Stat § 15A-821 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 44 - Securing Attendance of Prisoners as Witnesses.|§ 15A-821 - Securing attendance of prisoner in this State as witness in proceeding outside the State.

 15A-821. Securing attendance of prisoner in this State as witness in proceeding outside the State.(a) If a judge of a court of general jurisdiction in any other state, which by its laws has made provision for commanding a prisoner within that state to attend and testify in this State, certifies under the seal of that court that there is a criminal prosecution pending in the court or that a grand jury investigation has commenced, and that a person confined in an institution under the control of the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice of the Department of Public Safety of North Carolina, other than a person confined as criminally insane, is a material witness in the prosecution or investigation and that his presence is required for a specified number of days, upon presentment of the certificate to a superior court judge in the superior court district or set of districts as defined in G.S. 7A-41.1 where the person is confined, upon notice to the Attorney General, the judge must fix a time and place for a hearing and order the person having custody of the prisoner to produce him at the hearing.(b) If at the hearing the judge determines that the prisoner is a material and necessary witness in the requesting state, the judge must order that the prisoner attend in the court where the prosecution or investigation is pending, upon such terms and conditions as the judge prescribes, including among other things, provision for the return of the prisoner at the conclusion of his testimony, proper safeguard for his custody, and proper financial reimbursement or other payment, including payment in advance, by the demanding jurisdiction for all expenses incurred in the production and return of the prisoner.(c) The Attorney General may, as agent for the State of North Carolina, enter into such agreements with the demanding jurisdiction as necessary to ensure proper compliance with the order of the court.  (1973, c. 1286, s. 1; 1987 (Reg. Sess., 1988), c. 1037, s. 62; 2011-145, s. 19.1(h); 2012-83, s. 27; 2017-186, s. 2(bbb).)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-822 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 44 - Securing Attendance of Prisoners as Witnesses.|§ 15A-822 - Securing attendance of prisoner outside the State as witness in proceeding in the State.

 15A-822. Securing attendance of prisoner outside the State as witness in proceeding in the State.(a) When(1) A criminal action or proceeding is pending in a court of this State, and(2) There is reasonable cause to believe that a person confined in a correctional institution or prison of another state, other than a person confined as mentally ill, possesses information material to such criminal action or proceeding, and(3) The attendance of the person as a witness in such proceeding is desired by a party thereto, and(4) The state in which such person is confined possesses a statute equivalent to G.S. 15A-821, the court in which such proceeding is pending may issue a certificate under the seal of the court, certifying all such facts and certifying that the attendance of the person as a witness in such court is required for a specified number of days.(b) The certificate may be issued upon application of either the State or a defendant setting forth the facts specified in subsection (a).(c) Upon issuing such a certificate, the court may cause it to be delivered to a court of such other state which is authorized to initiate or undertake action for the delivery of such prisoners to this State as witnesses. (1973, c. 1286, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-823 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 44 - Securing Attendance of Prisoners as Witnesses.|§ 15A-823 - Securing attendance of prisoner in federal institution as witness in proceeding in the State.

 15A-823. Securing attendance of prisoner in federal institution as witness in proceeding in the State.(a) When(1) A criminal proceeding is pending in a court of this State; and(2) There is reasonable cause to believe that a person confined in a federal prison or other federal custody, either within or outside this State, possesses information material to such criminal proceeding; and(3) His attendance as a witness in such action or proceeding is desired by a party thereto, the court may issue a certificate, known as a writ of habeas corpus ad testificandum, addressed to the Attorney General of the United States certifying all such facts and requesting the Attorney General of the United States to cause the attendance of such person as a witness in such court for a specified number of days under custody of a federal public servant.(b) The certificate may be issued upon application of either the State or a defendant, setting forth the facts specified in subsection (a).(c) Upon issuing the certificate, the court may cause it to be delivered to the Attorney General of the United States or to his representative authorized to entertain the request. (1973, c. 1286, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-824 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 45 - Fair Treatment for Certain Victims and Witnesses.|§ 15A-824 - Definitions.

 15A-824. Definitions.The following definitions apply in this Article:(1) Crime. - A felony or serious misdemeanor as determined in the sole discretion of the district attorney, except those included in Article 46 of this Chapter, or an act by a juvenile as provided in Article 20A of Chapter 7B of the General Statutes.(2) Family member. - A spouse, child, parent, guardian, legal custodian, sibling, or grandparent of the victim. The term does not include the accused.(3) Victim. - A person against whom there is probable cause to believe a crime has been committed.(4) Witness. - A person who has been or is expected to be summoned to testify for the prosecution in a criminal action concerning a felony, or who by reason of having relevant information is subject to being called or is likely to be called as a witness for the prosecution in such an action, whether or not an action or proceeding has been commenced.  (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 998, s. 1; 1989, c. 596, s. 1; 1998-212, s. 19.4(a), (b); 2019-216, s. 1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-826 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 45 - Fair Treatment for Certain Victims and Witnesses.|§ 15A-826 - District attorney legal assistants.

 15A-826. District attorney legal assistants.In addition to providing administrative and legal support to the district attorney's office, district attorney legal assistants are responsible for coordinating efforts within the law-enforcement and judicial systems to assure that each victim and witness is treated in accordance with this Article.  (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 998, s. 1; 1997-443, s. 18.7(e); 2015-241, s. 18A.8(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-827 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 45 - Fair Treatment for Certain Victims and Witnesses.|§ 15A-827 - Scope.

 15A-827. Scope.This Article does not create any civil or criminal liability on the part of the State of North Carolina or any criminal justice agency, employee, or volunteer. (1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 998, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-830.5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 46 - Crime Victims' Rights Act.|§ 15A-830.5 - Victim's rights.

 15A-830.5. Victim's rights.(a) A victim of crime shall be treated with dignity and respect by the criminal justice system.(b) A victim has the following rights:(1) The right, upon request, to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of court proceedings of the accused.(2) The right, upon request, to be present at court proceedings of the accused.(3) The right to be reasonably heard at court proceedings involving a plea that disposes of the case or the conviction, sentencing, or release of the accused.(4) The right to receive restitution in a reasonably timely manner, when ordered by the court.(5) The right to be given information about the crime, how the criminal justice system works, the rights of victims, and the availability of services for victims.(6) The right, upon request, to receive information about the conviction or final disposition and sentence of the accused.(7) The right, upon request, to receive notification of escape, release, proposed parole or pardon of the accused, or notice of a reprieve or commutation of the accused's sentence.(8) The right to present the victim's views and concerns in writing to the Governor or agency considering any action that could result in the release of the accused, prior to such action becoming effective.(9) The right to reasonably confer with the district attorney's office.(c) This Article does not create a claim for damages against the State, any county or municipality, or any State or county agencies, instrumentalities, officers, or employees.  (2019-216, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-831.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 46 - Crime Victims' Rights Act.|§ 15A-831.1 - Polygraph examinations of victims of sexual assaults.

 15A-831.1. Polygraph examinations of victims of sexual assaults.(a) A criminal or juvenile justice agency shall not require a person claiming to be a victim of sexual assault or claiming to be a witness regarding the sexual assault of another person to submit to a polygraph or similar examination as a precondition to the agency conducting an investigation into the matter.(b) An agency wishing to perform a polygraph examination of a person claiming to be a victim or witness of sexual assault shall inform the person of the following:(1) That taking the polygraph examination is voluntary.(2) That the results of the examination are not admissible in court.(3) That the person's decision to submit to or refuse a polygraph examination will not be the sole basis for a decision by the agency not to investigate the matter.(c) An agency which declines to investigate an alleged case of sexual assault following a decision by a person claiming to be a victim not to submit to a polygraph examination shall provide to that person, in writing, the reasons why the agency did not pursue the investigation at the request of the person. (2007-294, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-832.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 46 - Crime Victims' Rights Act.|§ 15A-832.1 - Responsibilities of judicial officials.

 15A-832.1. Responsibilities of judicial officials.(a) In issuing a pleading as provided in G.S. 15A-921, for any misdemeanor offense against the person based on testimony or evidence from a complaining witness rather than from a law enforcement officer, a judicial official shall record the defendant's name and the victim's name, address, and telephone number electronically or on a form separate from the pleading and developed by the Administrative Office of the Courts for the purpose of recording that information, unless the victim refuses to disclose any or all of the information, in which case the judicial official shall so indicate.(b) A judicial official issuing a pleading for any misdemeanor offense against the person based on testimony or evidence from a complaining witness rather than from a law enforcement officer shall deliver the court's copy of the warrant and the victim-identifying information to the office of the clerk of superior court by the close of the next business day. Within 72 hours, the office of the clerk of superior court shall forward to the district attorney's office the victim-identifying information set forth in subsection (a) of this section.(c) The judge, in any court proceeding subject to this Article, shall inquire as to whether the victim is present and wishes to be heard. If the victim is present and wishes to be heard, the court shall grant the victim an opportunity to be reasonably heard. The right to be reasonably heard may be exercised, at the victim's discretion, through an oral statement, submission of a written statement, or submission of an audio or video statement.(d) A judge notified by the clerk of court that a victim has filed a motion alleging a violation of the rights provided in this Article shall review the motion. The judge involved in the criminal proceeding that gave rise to the rights in question may, on the judge's own motion, recuse himself or herself if justice requires it and report the recusal to the Administrative Office of the Courts. The judge, or a judge appointed by the Administrative Office of the Courts in the event of recusal, shall dispose of the motion or set the motion for hearing as required by G.S. 15A-834.5.(e) The court shall make every effort to provide a secure waiting area during court proceedings that does not place the victim in close proximity to the defendant or the defendant's family.  (2001-433, s. 4; 2001-487, s. 120; 2019-216, s. 6.)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-833 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 46 - Crime Victims' Rights Act.|§ 15A-833 - Evidence of victim impact.

 15A-833. Evidence of victim impact.(a) A victim has the right to offer admissible evidence of the impact of the crime, which shall be considered by the court or jury in sentencing the defendant. The evidence may include the following:(1) A description of the nature and extent of any physical, psychological, or emotional injury suffered by the victim as a result of the offense committed by the defendant.(2) An explanation of any economic or property loss suffered by the victim as a result of the offense committed by the defendant.(3) A request for restitution and an indication of whether the victim has applied for or received compensation under the Crime Victims Compensation Act.(b) No victim shall be required to offer evidence of the impact of the crime. No inference or conclusion shall be drawn from a victim's decision not to offer evidence of the impact of the crime. At the victim's request and with the consent of the defendant, a representative of the district attorney's office or a law enforcement officer may proffer evidence of the impact of the crime to the court. (1998-212, s. 19.4(c); 2001-433, s. 5; 2001-487, s. 120.)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-834 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 46 - Crime Victims' Rights Act.|§ 15A-834 - Restitution.

 15A-834. Restitution.A victim has the right to receive restitution as ordered by the court pursuant to Article 81C of Chapter 15A of the General Statutes. (1998-212, s. 19.4(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-835 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 46 - Crime Victims' Rights Act.|§ 15A-835 - Posttrial responsibilities.

 15A-835. Posttrial responsibilities.(a) Within 30 days after the final court proceeding in the case, the district attorney's office shall notify the victim, in writing, of:(1) The final disposition of the case.(2) The crimes of which the defendant was convicted.(3) The defendant's right to appeal, if any.(4) The telephone number of offices to contact in the event of nonpayment of restitution by the defendant.(b) Upon a defendant's giving notice of appeal to the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court, the district attorney's office shall forward to the Attorney General's office the defendant's name and the victim's name, address, and telephone number. Upon receipt of this information, and thereafter as the circumstances require, the Attorney General's office shall provide the victim with the following:(1) A clear and concise explanation of how the appellate process works, including information about possible actions that may be taken by the appellate court.(2) Notice of the date, time, and place of any appellate proceedings involving the defendant. Notice shall be given in a manner that is reasonably calculated to be received by the victim prior to the date of the proceedings.(3) The final disposition of an appeal.(b1) Although the victim does not have a right to be heard, the victim is permitted to be present at any appellate proceeding that is an open hearing.(c) If the defendant has been released on bail pending the outcome of the appeal, the agency that has custody of the defendant shall notify the investigating law enforcement agency as soon as practicable, and within 72 hours of receipt of the notification the investigating law enforcement agency shall notify the victim that the defendant has been released.(d) If the defendant's conviction is overturned, and the district attorney's office decides to retry the case or the case is remanded to superior court for a new trial, the victim shall be entitled to the same rights under this Article as if the first trial did not take place.(e) Repealed by Session Laws 2001-302, s. 1.  (1998-212, s. 19.4(c); 2001-302, s. 1; 2001-433, s. 6; 2001-487, s. 120; 2019-216, s. 7.5.)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-836 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 46 - Crime Victims' Rights Act.|§ 15A-836 - Responsibilities of agency with custody of defendant.

 15A-836. Responsibilities of agency with custody of defendant.(a) When a form is included with the final judgment and commitment pursuant to G.S. 15A-832(g), or when the victim has otherwise filed a written request for notification with the custodial agency, the custodial agency shall notify the victim of:(1) The projected date by which the defendant can be released from custody. The calculation of the release date shall be as exact as possible, including earned time and disciplinary credits if the sentence of imprisonment exceeds 90 days.(2) An inmate's assignment to a minimum custody unit and the address of the unit. This notification shall include notice that the inmate's minimum custody status may lead to the inmate's participation in one or more community-based programs such as work release or supervised leaves in the community.(3) The victim's right to submit any concerns to the agency with custody and the procedure for submitting such concerns.(4) The defendant's escape from custody, within 72 hours, except that if a victim has notified the agency in writing that the defendant has issued a specific threat against the victim, the agency shall notify the victim as soon as possible and within 24 hours at the latest.(5) The defendant's capture, within 24 hours.(6) The date the defendant is scheduled to be released from the facility. Whenever practical, notice shall be given 60 days before release. In no event shall notice be given less than seven days before release.(7) The defendant's death.(8) The procedure for alleging a failure of the custodial agency to notify the victim as required by this section.(b) Notifications required in this section shall be provided within 60 days of the date the custodial agency takes custody of the defendant or within 60 days of the event requiring notification, or as otherwise specified in subsection (a) of this section.  (1998-212, s. 19.4(c); 2001-433, s. 7; 2001-487, s. 120; 2019-216, s. 8.)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-837 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 46 - Crime Victims' Rights Act.|§ 15A-837 - Responsibilities of Section of Community Corrections of the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice.

 15A-837. Responsibilities of Section of Community Corrections of the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice.(a) The Section of Community Corrections of the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice shall notify the victim of:(1) The defendant's regular conditions of probation or post-release supervision, special or added conditions, supervision requirements, and any subsequent changes.(2) The date and location of any hearing to determine whether the defendant's supervision should be revoked, continued, modified, or terminated.(3) The final disposition of any hearing referred to in subdivision (2) of this subsection.(4) Any restitution modification.(5) The defendant's movement into or out of any intermediate sanction as defined in G.S. 15A-1340.11(6).(6) The defendant's absconding supervision, within 72 hours.(7) The capture of a defendant described in subdivision (6) of this subsection, within 72 hours.(8) The date when the defendant is terminated or discharged.(9) The defendant's death.(b) Notifications required in this section shall be provided within 30 days of the event requiring notification, or as otherwise specified in subsection (a) of this section.  (1998-212, s. 19.4(c); 2001-433, s. 8; 2001-487, ss. 47(a), 120; 2011-145, s. 19.1(k); 2017-186, s. 2(eee).)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-838 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 46 - Crime Victims' Rights Act.|§ 15A-838 - Notice of commuted sentence or pardon.

 15A-838. Notice of commuted sentence or pardon.The Governor's Clemency Office shall notify a victim when it is considering commuting the defendant's sentence or pardoning the defendant. The Governor's Clemency Office shall also give notice that the victim has the right to present a written statement to be considered by the Office before the defendant's sentence is commuted or the defendant is pardoned. The Governor's Clemency Office shall notify the victim of its decision. Notice shall be given in a manner that is reasonably calculated to allow for a timely response to the commutation or pardon decision. (1998-212, s. 19.4(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-839 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 46 - Crime Victims' Rights Act.|§ 15A-839 - No money damages.

 15A-839. No money damages.This Article, including the provision of a service pursuant to this Article through the Statewide Automated Victim Assistance and Notification System established by the Governor's Crime Commission, does not create a claim for damages against the State, a county, or a municipality, or any of its agencies, instrumentalities, officers, or employees. (1998-212, s. 19.4(c); 1999-169, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-901 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 48 - Discovery in the Superior Court.|§ 15A-901 - Application of Article.

 15A-901. Application of Article.This Article applies to cases within the original jurisdiction of the superior court. (1973, c. 1286, s. 1.)