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NC Gen Stat § 15A-1240 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 73 - Criminal Jury Trial in Superior Court.|§ 15A-1240 - Impeachment of the verdict.

 15A-1240. Impeachment of the verdict.(a) Upon an inquiry into the validity of a verdict, no evidence may be received to show the effect of any statement, conduct, event, or condition upon the mind of a juror or concerning the mental processes by which the verdict was determined.(b) The limitations in subsection (a) do not bar evidence concerning whether the verdict was reached by lot.(c) After the jury has dispersed, the testimony of a juror may be received to impeach the verdict of the jury on which he served, subject to the limitations in subsection (a), only when it concerns:(1) Matters not in evidence which came to the attention of one or more jurors under circumstances which would violate the defendant's constitutional right to confront the witnesses against him; or(2) Bribery, intimidation, or attempted bribery or intimidation of a juror. (1977, c. 711, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-1241 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 73 - Criminal Jury Trial in Superior Court.|§ 15A-1241 - Record of proceedings.

 15A-1241. Record of proceedings.(a) The trial judge must require that the reporter make a true, complete, and accurate record of all statements from the bench and all other proceedings except:(1) Selection of the jury in noncapital cases;(2) Opening statements and final arguments of counsel to the jury; and(3) Arguments of counsel on questions of law.(b) Upon motion of any party or on the judge's own motion, proceedings excepted under subdivisions (1) and (2) of subsection (a) must be recorded. The motion for recordation of jury arguments must be made before the commencement of any argument and if one argument is recorded all must be. Upon suggestion of improper argument, when no recordation has been requested or ordered, the judge in his discretion may require the remainder to be recorded.(c) When a party makes an objection to unrecorded statements or other conduct in the presence of the jury, upon motion of either party the judge must reconstruct for the record, as accurately as possible, the matter to which objection was made.(d) The trial judge may review the accuracy of the reporter's record of the proceedings, but may not make substantive changes in the transcript concerning his charge, rulings, and comments without notice to the State, the defense, and the reporter. When any correction of a transcript is ordered made by a judge, each party is entitled to receive, upon request, a copy of the transcript indicating the text as submitted by the reporter and as changed by the judge. Upon motion of any party, the judge must afford the parties a hearing upon any change ordered by the judge. (1977, c. 711, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-1242 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 73 - Criminal Jury Trial in Superior Court.|§ 15A-1242 - Defendant's election to represent himself at trial.

 15A-1242. Defendant's election to represent himself at trial.A defendant may be permitted at his election to proceed in the trial of his case without the assistance of counsel only after the trial judge makes thorough inquiry and is satisfied that the defendant:(1) Has been clearly advised of his right to the assistance of counsel, including his right to the assignment of counsel when he is so entitled;(2) Understands and appreciates the consequences of this decision; and(3) Comprehends the nature of the charges and proceedings and the range of permissible punishments. (1977, c. 711, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-1243 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 73 - Criminal Jury Trial in Superior Court.|§ 15A-1243 - Standby counsel for defendant representing himself.

 15A-1243. Standby counsel for defendant representing himself.When a defendant has elected to proceed without the assistance of counsel, the trial judge in his discretion may determine that standby counsel should be appointed to assist the defendant when called upon and to bring to the judge's attention matters favorable to the defendant upon which the judge should rule upon his own motion. Appointment and compensation of standby counsel shall be in accordance with rules adopted by the Office of Indigent Defense Services. (1977, c. 711, s. 1; 2000-144, s. 30.)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-1301 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 78 - Order of Commitment to Imprisonment.|§ 15A-1301 - Order of commitment to imprisonment when not otherwise specified.

 15A-1301. Order of commitment to imprisonment when not otherwise specified.When a judicial official orders that a defendant be imprisoned he must issue an appropriate written commitment order. When the commitment is to a sentence of imprisonment, the commitment must include the identification and class of the offense or offenses for which the defendant was convicted and, if the sentences are consecutive, the maximum sentence allowed by law upon conviction of each offense for the punishment range used to impose the sentence for the class of offense and prior record or conviction level, and, if the sentences are concurrent or consolidated, the longest of the maximum sentences allowed by law for the classes of offense and prior record or conviction levels upon conviction of any of the offenses. If the person sentenced to imprisonment is under the age of 18, the person must be committed to a detention facility approved by the Juvenile Justice Section of the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice to provide secure confinement and care for juveniles. If the person is under the age of 18, the person may be temporarily confined in a holdover facility as defined in G.S. 7B-1501(11) until the person can be transferred to a juvenile detention facility. Personnel of the Juvenile Justice Section or personnel approved by the Juvenile Justice Section shall transport the person to the juvenile detention facility or the holdover facility.  (1977, c. 711, s. 1; 1977, 2nd Sess., c. 1147, s. 4; 1993, c. 538, s. 11; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(b); 2020-83, s. 8(d).)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-1321 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 80 - Defendants Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.|§ 15A-1321 - Automatic civil commitment of defendants found not guilty by reason of insanity.

 15A-1321. Automatic civil commitment of defendants found not guilty by reason of insanity.(a) When a defendant charged with a crime, wherein it is not alleged that the defendant inflicted or attempted to inflict serious physical injury or death, is found not guilty by reason of insanity by verdict or upon motion pursuant to G.S. 15A-959(c), the presiding judge shall enter an order finding that the defendant has been found not guilty by reason of insanity of a crime and committing the defendant to a State 24-hour facility designated pursuant to G.S. 122C-252. The court order shall also grant custody of the defendant to a law enforcement officer who shall take the defendant directly to that facility. Proceedings thereafter are in accordance with Part 7 of Article 5 of Chapter 122C of the General Statutes.(b) When a defendant charged with a crime, wherein it is alleged that the defendant inflicted or attempted to inflict serious physical injury or death, is found not guilty by reason of insanity, by verdict, or upon motion pursuant to G.S. 15A-959(c), notwithstanding any other provision of law, the presiding judge shall enter an order finding that the defendant has been found not guilty by reason of insanity of a crime and committing the defendant to a Forensic Unit operated by the Department of Health and Human Services, where the defendant shall reside until the defendant's release in accordance with Chapter 122C of the General Statutes. The court order shall also grant custody of the defendant to a law enforcement officer who shall take the defendant directly to the facility. Proceedings not inconsistent with this section shall thereafter be in accordance with Part 7 of Article 5 of Chapter 122C of the General Statutes. (1977, c. 711, s. 1; 1983, c. 380, s. 3; 1985, c. 589, s. 10; 1987, c. 596, s. 6; 1991, c. 37, s. 1; 1998-212, s. 12.35B(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-1322 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 80 - Defendants Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity.|§ 15A-1322 - Temporary restraint.

 15A-1322. Temporary restraint.If the judge finds that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the defendant-respondent is mentally ill, as defined in G.S. 122C-3, and is dangerous to himself or others, and the judge determines upon appropriate findings of fact that it is appropriate to proceed under the provisions of this Article, he may order that the respondent be held under appropriate restraint pending proceedings under G.S. 15A-1321. (1977, c. 711, s. 1; 1985, c. 589, s. 12.)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-1331 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 81 - General Sentencing Provisions.|§ 15A-1331 - Authorized sentences; conviction.

 15A-1331. Authorized sentences; conviction.(a) The criminal judgment entered against a person in either district or superior court shall be consistent with the provisions of Article 81B of this Chapter and contain a sentence disposition consistent with that Article, unless the offense for which his guilt has been established is not covered by that Article. (b) For the purpose of imposing sentence, a person has been convicted when he has been adjudged guilty or has entered a plea of guilty or no contest. (1977, c. 711, s. 1; 1993, c. 538, s. 12; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-1331A (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 81 - General Sentencing Provisions.|§ 15A-1331A - Recodified as G.S. 15A-1331.1 by Session Laws 2012-194, s. 45(a), effective July 17, 2012.

 15A-1331A. Recodified as G.S. 15A-1331.1 by Session Laws 2012-194, s. 45(a), effective July 17, 2012.
NC Gen Stat § 15A-1331.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 81 - General Sentencing Provisions.|§ 15A-1331.1 - Forfeiture of licensing privileges after conviction of a felony.

 15A-1331.1. Forfeiture of licensing privileges after conviction of a felony.(a) The following definitions apply in this section:(1) Licensing agency. - Any department, division, agency, officer, board, or other unit of State or local government that issues licenses for licensing privileges.(2) Licensing privilege. - The privilege of an individual to be authorized to engage in an activity as evidenced by the following licenses: regular and commercial drivers licenses, occupational licenses, hunting licenses and permits, and fishing licenses and permits.(3) Occupational license. - A licensure, permission, certification, or similar authorization required by statute or rule to practice an occupation or business. The term does not include a tax license issued under Chapter 105 of the General Statutes, Article 7 of Chapter 153A of the General Statutes, or Article 9 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes.(b) Upon conviction of a felony, an individual automatically forfeits the individual's licensing privileges for the full term of the period the individual is placed on probation by the sentencing court at the time of conviction for the offense, if:(1) The individual is offered a suspended sentence on condition the individual accepts probation and the individual refuses probation, or(2) The individual's probation is revoked or suspended, and the judge makes findings in the judgment that the individual failed to make reasonable efforts to comply with the conditions of probation.(c) Whenever an individual's licensing privileges are forfeited under this section, the judge shall make findings in the judgment of the licensing privileges held by the individual known to the court at that time, the drivers license number and social security number of the individual, and the beginning and ending date of the period of time of the forfeiture. The terms and conditions of the forfeiture shall be transmitted by the clerk of court to the Division of Motor Vehicles, in accordance with G.S. 20-24 and to the licensing agencies specified by the judge in the judgment. A licensing agency, upon receiving notice from the clerk of court, shall require the individual whose licensing privileges were forfeited to surrender the forfeited license issued by the agency and shall not reissue a license to that individual during the period of forfeiture as stated in the notice. Licensing agencies are authorized to establish procedures to implement this section.(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the court may order that an individual whose licensing privileges are forfeited under this section be granted a limited driving privilege in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 20-179.3.  (1994, Ex. Sess., c. 20, ss. 1, 5; 2012-194, s. 45(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-1331.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 81 - General Sentencing Provisions.|§ 15A-1331.2 - Prayer for judgment continued for a period of time that exceeds 12 months is an improper disposition of a Class B1, B2, C, D, or E felony.

 15A-1331.2. Prayer for judgment continued for a period of time that exceeds 12 months is an improper disposition of a Class B1, B2, C, D, or E felony.The court shall not dispose of any criminal action that is a Class B1, B2, C, D, or E felony by ordering a prayer for judgment continued that exceeds 12 months. If the court orders a prayer for judgment continued in any criminal action that is a Class B1, B2, C, D, or E felony, the court shall include as a condition that the State shall pray judgment within a specific period of time not to exceed 12 months. At the time the State prays judgment, or 12 months from the date of the prayer for judgment continued order, whichever is earlier, the court shall enter a final judgment unless the court finds that it is in the interest of justice to continue the order for prayer for judgment continued. If the court continues the order for prayer for judgment continued, the order shall be continued for a specific period of time not to exceed 12 months. The court shall not continue a prayer for judgment continued order for more than one additional 12-month period.  (2012-149, s. 11; 2012-194, s. 45(e).)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-1333 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 81 - General Sentencing Provisions.|§ 15A-1333 - Availability of presentence report.

 15A-1333. Availability of presentence report.(a) Presentence Reports and Sentencing Services Information Not Public Records. - A written presentence report, the record of an oral presentence report, and information obtained in the preparation of a sentencing plan by a sentencing services program under Article 61 of Chapter 7A are not public records and may not be made available to any person except as provided in this section.(b) Access to Reports. - The defendant, his counsel, the prosecutor, or the court may have access at any reasonable time to a written presentence report or to any record of an oral presentence report. Access to a sentencing plan and information obtained in the preparation of a sentencing plan shall be in accordance with the comprehensive sentencing services program plan developed pursuant to G.S. 7A-774.(c) Expunging Reports. - On motion of the defendant, the court in its discretion may order a written presentence report, the record of an oral presentence report, or a sentencing plan expunged from the court record. (1977, c. 711, s. 1; 2000-67, s. 15.9(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-1334 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 81 - General Sentencing Provisions.|§ 15A-1334 - The sentencing hearing.

 15A-1334. The sentencing hearing.(a) Time of Hearing. - Unless the defendant waives the hearing, the court must hold a hearing on the sentence. Either the defendant or the State may, upon a showing which the judge determines to be good cause, obtain a continuance of the sentencing hearing.(b) Proceeding at Hearing. - The defendant at the hearing may make a statement in his own behalf. The defendant and prosecutor may present witnesses and arguments on facts relevant to the sentencing decision and may cross-examine the other party's witnesses. No person other than the defendant, his counsel, the prosecutor, and one making a presentence report may comment to the court on sentencing unless called as a witness by the defendant, the prosecutor, or the court. Formal rules of evidence do not apply at the hearing.(c) Sentence Hearing in Other District. - The judge who orders a presentence report may, in his discretion, direct that the sentencing hearing be held before him in another county or another district court district as defined in G.S. 7A-133 or superior court district or set of districts as defined in G.S. 7A-41.1, as the case may be, during or after the session in which the defendant was convicted. If sentence is imposed in a county other than the one where the defendant was convicted, the clerk of the county where sentence is imposed must forward the records of the sentencing proceeding to the clerk of the county of conviction.(d) Sentencing in Capital Cases. - Sentencing in capital cases is governed by Article 100 of this Chapter.(e) Procedure Applicable when Certain Prior Convictions May Be Used. - The procedure in G.S. 15A-980 governs if the State seeks to use a prior conviction in a sentencing hearing. (1977, c. 711, s. 1; 1983, c. 513, s. 3; 1987 (Reg. Sess., 1988), c. 1037, s. 66.)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-1335 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 81 - General Sentencing Provisions.|§ 15A-1335 - Resentencing after appellate review.

 15A-1335. Resentencing after appellate review.When a conviction or sentence imposed in superior court has been set aside on direct review or collateral attack, the court may not impose a new sentence for the same offense, or for a different offense based on the same conduct, which is more severe than the prior sentence less the portion of the prior sentence previously served. This section shall not apply when a defendant, on direct review or collateral attack, succeeds in having a plea of guilty vacated.  (1977, c. 711, s. 1; 2013-385, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-1336 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 81 - General Sentencing Provisions.|§ 15A-1336 - Compliance with criminal case firearm notification requirements of the federal Violence Against Women Act.

 15A-1336. Compliance with criminal case firearm notification requirements of the federal Violence Against Women Act.The Administrative Office of the Courts, in cooperation with the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the North Carolina Governor's Crime Commission, shall develop a form to comply with the criminal case firearm notification requirements of the Violence Against Women Act of 2005. (2007-294, s.2)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-1340.10 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 81B - Structured Sentencing of Persons Convicted of Crimes.|§ 15A-1340.10 - Applicability of structured sentencing.

 15A-1340.10. Applicability of structured sentencing.This Article applies to criminal offenses in North Carolina, other than impaired driving under G.S. 20-138.1 and failure to comply with control measures under G.S. 130A-25, that occur on or after October 1, 1994. This Article does not apply to violent habitual felons sentenced under Article 2B of Chapter 14 of the General Statutes. (1993, c. 538, s. 1; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 22, s. 35; c. 24, s. 14(a), (b); 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 767, s. 17.)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-1340.12 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 81B - Structured Sentencing of Persons Convicted of Crimes.|§ 15A-1340.12 - Purposes of sentencing.

 15A-1340.12. Purposes of sentencing.The primary purposes of sentencing a person convicted of a crime are to impose a punishment commensurate with the injury the offense has caused, taking into account factors that may diminish or increase the offender's culpability; to protect the public by restraining offenders; to assist the offender toward rehabilitation and restoration to the community as a lawful citizen; and to provide a general deterrent to criminal behavior. (1993, c. 538, s. 1; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-1340.15 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 81B - Structured Sentencing of Persons Convicted of Crimes.|§ 15A-1340.15 - Multiple convictions.

 15A-1340.15. Multiple convictions.(a) Consecutive Sentences. - This Article does not prohibit the imposition of consecutive sentences. Unless otherwise specified by the court, all sentences of imprisonment run concurrently with any other sentences of imprisonment.(b) Consolidation of Sentences. - If an offender is convicted of more than one offense at the same time, the court may consolidate the offenses for judgment and impose a single judgment for the consolidated offenses. The judgment shall contain a sentence disposition specified for the class of offense and prior record level of the most serious offense, and its minimum sentence of imprisonment shall be within the ranges specified for that class of offense and prior record level, unless applicable statutes require or authorize another minimum sentence of imprisonment. (1993, c. 538, s. 1; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-1340.16B (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 81B - Structured Sentencing of Persons Convicted of Crimes.|§ 15A-1340.16B - Life imprisonment without parole for a second or subsequent conviction of a Class B1 felony if the victim was 13 years of age or younger and there are no mitigating factors.

 15A-1340.16B. Life imprisonment without parole for a second or subsequent conviction of a Class B1 felony if the victim was 13 years of age or younger and there are no mitigating factors.(a) If a person is convicted of a Class B1 felony and it is found as provided in this section that: (i) the person committed the felony against a victim who was 13 years of age or younger at the time of the offense and (ii) the person has one or more prior convictions of a Class B1 felony, then the person shall be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.(b), (c) Repealed by Session Laws 2003-378, s. 3, effective August 1, 2003.(d) An indictment or information for the Class B1 felony shall allege in that indictment or information or in a separate indictment or information the facts set out in subsection (a) of this section. The pleading is sufficient if it alleges that the defendant committed the felony against a victim who was 13 years of age or younger at the time of the felony and that the defendant had one or more prior convictions of a Class B1 felony. One pleading is sufficient for all Class B1 felonies that are tried at a single trial.(e) The State shall prove the issues set out in subsection (a) of this section beyond a reasonable doubt during the same trial in which the defendant is tried for the felony unless the defendant pleads guilty or no contest to the issues. The issues shall be presented in the same manner as provided in G.S. 15A-928(c). If the defendant pleads guilty or no contest to the felony but pleads not guilty to the issues set out in subsection (a) of this section, then a jury shall be impaneled to determine the issues.(f) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply if there are mitigating factors present under G.S. 15A-1340.16(e). (1998-212, s. 17.16(a); 2003-378, s. 3.)