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NC Gen Stat § 615 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 6 - Witnesses.|Rule 615 - Exclusion of witnesses.

Rule 615. Exclusion of witnesses.At the request of a party the court may order witnesses excluded so that they cannot hear the testimony of other witnesses, and it may make the order of its own motion. This rule does not authorize exclusion of (1) a party who is a natural person, or (2) an officer or employee of a party that is not a natural person designated as its representative by its attorney, or (3) a person whose presence is shown by a party to be essential to the presentation of his cause, or (4) a person whose presence is determined by the court to be in the interest of justice. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 701 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 7 - Opinions and Expert Testimony.|Rule 701 - Opinion testimony by lay witness.

Rule 701. Opinion testimony by lay witness.If the witness is not testifying as an expert, his testimony in the form of opinions or inferences is limited to those opinions or inferences which are (a) rationally based on the perception of the witness and (b) helpful to a clear understanding of his testimony or the determination of a fact in issue. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 703 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 7 - Opinions and Expert Testimony.|Rule 703 - Bases of opinion testimony by experts.

Rule 703. Bases of opinion testimony by experts.The facts or data in the particular case upon which an expert bases an opinion or inference may be those perceived by or made known to him at or before the hearing. If of a type reasonably relied upon by experts in the particular field in forming opinions or inferences upon the subject, the facts or data need not be admissible in evidence. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 704 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 7 - Opinions and Expert Testimony.|Rule 704 - Opinion on ultimate issue.

Rule 704. Opinion on ultimate issue.Testimony in the form of an opinion or inference is not objectionable because it embraces an ultimate issue to be decided by the trier of fact. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 705 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 7 - Opinions and Expert Testimony.|Rule 705 - Disclosure of facts or data underlying expert opinion.

Rule 705. Disclosure of facts or data underlying expert opinion.The expert may testify in terms of opinion or inference and give his reasons therefor without prior disclosure of the underlying facts or data, unless an adverse party requests otherwise, in which event the expert will be required to disclose such underlying facts or data on direct examination or voir dire before stating the opinion. The expert may in any event be required to disclose the underlying facts or data on cross-examination. There shall be no requirement that expert testimony be in response to a hypothetical question. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 706 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 7 - Opinions and Expert Testimony.|Rule 706 - Court appointed experts.

Rule 706. Court appointed experts.(a) Appointment. - The court may on its own motion or on the motion of any party enter an order to show cause why expert witnesses should not be appointed, and may request the parties to submit nominations. The court may appoint any expert witnesses agreed upon by the parties, and may appoint witnesses of its own selection. An expert witness shall not be appointed by the court unless he consents to act. A witness so appointed shall be informed of his duties by the court in writing, a copy of which shall be filed with the clerk, or at a conference in which the parties shall have opportunity to participate. A witness so appointed shall advise the parties of his findings, if any; his deposition may be taken by any party; and he may be called to testify by the court or any party. He shall be subject to cross-examination by each party, including a party calling him as a witness.(b) Compensation. - Expert witnesses so appointed are entitled to reasonable compensation in whatever sum the court may allow. The compensation thus fixed is payable from funds which may be provided by law in criminal cases and civil actions and proceedings involving just compensation for the taking of property. In other civil actions and proceedings the compensation shall be paid by the parties in such proportion and at such time as the court directs, and thereafter charged in like manner as other costs.(c) Disclosure of appointment. - In the exercise of its discretion, the court may authorize disclosure to the jury of the fact that the court appointed the expert witness.(d) Parties' experts of own selection. - Nothing in this rule limits the parties in calling expert witnesses of their own selection. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 801 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 8 - Hearsay.|Rule 801 - Definitions and exception for admissions of a party-opponent.

Rule 801. Definitions and exception for admissions of a party-opponent.The following definitions apply under this Article:(a) Statement. - A "statement" is (1) an oral or written assertion or (2) nonverbal conduct of a person, if it is intended by him as an assertion.(b) Declarant. - A "declarant" is a person who makes a statement.(c) Hearsay. - "Hearsay" is a statement, other than one made by the declarant while testifying at the trial or hearing, offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted.(d) Exception for Admissions by a Party-Opponent. - A statement is admissible as an exception to the hearsay rule if it is offered against a party and it is (A) his own statement, in either his individual or a representative capacity, or (B) a statement of which he has manifested his adoption or belief in its truth, or (C) a statement by a person authorized by him to make a statement concerning the subject, or (D) a statement by his agent or servant concerning a matter within the scope of his agency or employment, made during the existence of the relationship or (E) a statement by a coconspirator of such party during the course and in furtherance of the conspiracy. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 802 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 8 - Hearsay.|Rule 802 - Hearsay rule.

Rule 802. Hearsay rule.Hearsay is not admissible except as provided by statute or by these rules. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 805 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 8 - Hearsay.|Rule 805 - Hearsay within hearsay.

Rule 805. Hearsay within hearsay.Hearsay included within hearsay is not excluded under the hearsay rule if each part of the combined statements conforms with an exception to the hearsay rule provided in these rules. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 806 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 8 - Hearsay.|Rule 806 - Attacking and supporting credibility of declarant.

Rule 806. Attacking and supporting credibility of declarant.When a hearsay statement has been admitted in evidence, the credibility of the declarant may be attacked, and if attacked may be supported, by any evidence which would be admissible for those purposes if declarant had testified as a witness. Evidence of a statement or conduct by the declarant at any time, inconsistent with his hearsay statement, is not subject to any requirement that he may have been afforded an opportunity to deny or explain. If the party against whom a hearsay statement has been admitted calls the declarant as a witness, the party is entitled to examine him on the statement as if under cross-examination. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 901 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 9 - Authentication and Identification.|Rule 901 - Requirement of authentication or identification.

Rule 901. Requirement of authentication or identification.(a) General provision. - The requirement of authentication or identification as a condition precedent to admissibility is satisfied by evidence sufficient to support a finding that the matter in question is what its proponent claims.(b) Illustrations. - By way of illustration only, and not by way of limitation, the following are examples of authentication or identification conforming with the requirements of this rule:(1) Testimony of Witness with Knowledge. - Testimony that a matter is what it is claimed to be.(2) Nonexpert Opinion on Handwriting. - Nonexpert opinion as to the genuineness of handwriting, based upon familiarity not acquired for purposes of the litigation.(3) Comparison by Trier or Expert Witness. - Comparison by the trier of fact or by expert witnesses with specimens which have been authenticated.(4) Distinctive Characteristics and the Like. - Appearance, contents, substance, internal patterns, or other distinctive characteristics, taken in conjunction with circumstances.(5) Voice Identification. - Identification of a voice, whether heard firsthand or through mechanical or electronic transmission or recording, by opinion based upon hearing the voice at any time under circumstances connecting it with the alleged speaker.(6) Telephone Conversations. - Telephone conversations, by evidence that a call was made to the number assigned at the time by the telephone company to a particular person or business, if (A) in the case of a person, circumstances, including self-identification, show the person answering to be the one called, or (B) in the case of a business, the call was made to a place of business and the conversation related to business reasonably transacted over the telephone.(7) Public Records or Reports. - Evidence that a writing authorized by law to be recorded or filed and in fact recorded or filed in a public office, or a purported public record, report, statement, or data compilation, in any form, is from the public office where items of this nature are kept.(8) Ancient Documents or Data Compilations. - Evidence that a document or data compilation, in any form, (A) is in such condition as to create no suspicion concerning its authenticity, (B) was in a place where it, if authentic, would likely be, and (C) has been in existence 20 years or more at the time it is offered.(9) Process or System. - Evidence describing a process or system used to produce a result and showing that the process or system produces an accurate result.(10) Methods Provided by Statute. - Any method of authentication or identification provided by statute. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 903 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 9 - Authentication and Identification.|Rule 903 - Subscribing witness' testimony unnecessary.

Rule 903. Subscribing witness' testimony unnecessary.The testimony of a subscribing witness is not necessary to authenticate a writing unless required by the laws of the jurisdiction whose laws govern the validity of the writing. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1001 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 10 - Contents of Writings, Recordings and Photographs.|Rule 1001 - Definitions.

Rule 1001. Definitions.For the purposes of this Article the following definitions are applicable:(1) Writings and Recordings. - "Writings" and "recordings" consist of letters, words, sounds, or numbers, or their equivalent, set down by handwriting, typewriting, printing, photostating, photographing, magnetic impulse, mechanical or electronic recording, or other form of data compilation.(2) Photographs. - "Photographs" include still photographs, x-ray films, video tapes, and motion pictures.(3) Original. - An "original" of a writing or recording is the writing or recording itself or any counterpart intended to have the same effect by a person executing or issuing it. An "original" of a photograph includes the negative or any print therefrom. If data are stored in a computer or similar device, any printout or other output readable by sight, shown to reflect the data accurately, is an "original."(4) Duplicate. - A "duplicate" is a counterpart produced by the same impression as the original, or from the same matrix, or by means of photography, including enlargements and miniatures, or by mechanical or electronic re-recording, or by chemical reproduction, or by other equivalent techniques which accurately reproduce the original. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1002 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 10 - Contents of Writings, Recordings and Photographs.|Rule 1002 - Requirement of original.

Rule 1002. Requirement of original.To prove the content of a writing, recording, or photograph, the original writing, recording, or photograph is required, except as otherwise provided in these rules or by statute. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1003 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 10 - Contents of Writings, Recordings and Photographs.|Rule 1003 - Admissibility of duplicates.

Rule 1003. Admissibility of duplicates.A duplicate is admissible to the same extent as an original unless (1) a genuine question is raised as to the authenticity of the original or (2) in the circumstances it would be unfair to admit the duplicate in lieu of the original. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1004 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 10 - Contents of Writings, Recordings and Photographs.|Rule 1004 - Admissibility of other evidence of contents.

Rule 1004. Admissibility of other evidence of contents.The original is not required, and other evidence of the contents of a writing, recording, or photograph is admissible if:(1) Originals Lost or Destroyed. - All originals are lost or have been destroyed, unless the proponent lost or destroyed them in bad faith; or(2) Original Not Obtainable. - No original can be obtained by any available judicial process or procedure; or(3) Original in Possession of Opponent. - At a time when an original was under the control of a party against whom offered, he was put on notice, by the pleadings or otherwise, that the contents would be a subject of proof at the hearing, and he does not produce the original at the hearing; or(4) Collateral Matters. - The writing, recording, or photograph is not closely related to a controlling issue. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1005 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 10 - Contents of Writings, Recordings and Photographs.|Rule 1005 - Public records.

Rule 1005. Public records.The contents of an official record, or of a document authorized to be recorded or filed and actually recorded or filed, including data compilations in any form, if otherwise admissible, may be proved by copy, certified as correct in accordance with Rule 902 or testified to be correct by a witness who has compared it with the original. If a copy which complies with the foregoing cannot be obtained by the exercise of reasonable diligence, then other evidence of the contents may be given. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1006 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 10 - Contents of Writings, Recordings and Photographs.|Rule 1006 - Summaries.

Rule 1006. Summaries.The contents of voluminous writings, recordings, or photographs which cannot conveniently be examined in court may be presented in the form of a chart, summary, or calculation. The originals, or duplicates, shall be made available for examination or copying, or both, by other parties at a reasonable time and place. The court may order that they be produced in court. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1007 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 10 - Contents of Writings, Recordings and Photographs.|Rule 1007 - Testimony or written admission of party.

Rule 1007. Testimony or written admission of party.Contents of writings, recordings, or photographs may be proved by the testimony or deposition of the party against whom offered or by his written admission, without accounting for the nonproduction of the original. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1008 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 10 - Contents of Writings, Recordings and Photographs.|Rule 1008 - Functions of court and jury.

Rule 1008. Functions of court and jury.When the admissibility of other evidence of contents of writings, recordings, or photographs under these rules depends upon the fulfillment of a condition of fact, the question whether the condition has been fulfilled is ordinarily for the court to determine in accordance with the provisions of Rule 104. However, when an issue is raised (a) whether the asserted writing ever existed, or (b) whether another writing, recording, or photograph produced at the trial is the original, or (c) whether other evidence of contents correctly reflects the contents, the issue is for the trier of fact to determine as in the case of other issues of fact. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1101 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 11 - Miscellaneous Rules.|Rule 1101 - Applicability of rules.

Rule 1101. Applicability of rules.(a) Proceedings generally. - Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b) or by statute, these rules apply to all actions and proceedings in the courts of this State.(b) Rules inapplicable. - The rules other than those with respect to privileges do not apply in the following situations:(1) Preliminary Questions of Fact. - The determination of questions of fact preliminary to admissibility of evidence when the issue is to be determined by the court under Rule 104(a).(2) Grand Jury. - Proceedings before grand juries.(3) Miscellaneous Proceedings. - Proceedings for extradition or rendition; first appearance before district court judge or probable cause hearing in criminal cases; sentencing, or granting or revoking probation; issuance of warrants for arrest, criminal summonses, and search warrants; proceedings with respect to release on bail or otherwise.(4) Contempt Proceedings. - Contempt proceedings in which the court is authorized by law to act summarily. (1983, c. 701, s. 1; 1983 (Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1037, s. 14; 1985, c. 509, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 1102 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8C - Evidence Code|Article 11 - Miscellaneous Rules.|Rule 1102 - Short title.

Rule 1102. Short title.These rules shall be known and may be cited as the "North Carolina Rules of Evidence." (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 9-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 9 - Jurors|Article 1 - Jury Commissions, Preparation of Jury Lists, and Drawing of Panels.|§ 9-1 - Jury commission in each county; membership; selection; oath; terms; expenses of jury system.

 9-1. Jury commission in each county; membership; selection; oath; terms; expenses of jury system.Not later than July 1, 1967, there shall be appointed in each county a jury commission of three members. One member of the commission shall be appointed by the senior regular resident superior court judge, one member by the clerk of superior court, and one member by the board of county commissioners. The appointees shall be qualified voters of the county, and shall serve for terms of two years. Appointees may be reappointed to successive terms. A vacancy in the commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, for the unexpired term. Each commissioner shall take an oath or affirmation that, without favor or prejudice, he will honestly perform the duties of a member of the jury commission during his term of service. The compensation of commissioners shall be fixed by the board of county commissioners, and shall be paid from the general fund of the county. All expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of this Chapter and to administer the jury system, including all data processing, document processing, supplies, postage, and other similar expenses, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, shall be paid from the general fund of the county, except that the clerk of superior court shall furnish clerical or other personnel assistance, as the commission may reasonably require. (1967, c. 218, s. 1; 1981, c. 720, s. 3; 1991, c. 729, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 9-3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 9 - Jurors|Article 1 - Jury Commissions, Preparation of Jury Lists, and Drawing of Panels.|§ 9-3 - Qualifications of prospective jurors.

 9-3. Qualifications of prospective jurors.All persons are qualified to serve as jurors and to be included on the master jury list who are citizens of the State and residents of the county, who have not served as jurors during the preceding two years or who have not served a full term of service as grand jurors during the preceding six years, who are 18 years of age or over, who are physically and mentally competent, who can understand the English language, who have not been convicted of a felony or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to an indictment charging a felony (or if convicted of a felony or having pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to an indictment charging a felony have had their citizenship restored pursuant to law), and who have not been adjudged non compos mentis. Persons not qualified under this section are subject to challenge for cause.  (1806, c. 694, P.R.; Code, ss. 1722, 1723; 1889, c. 559; 1897, cc. 117, 539; 1899, c. 729; Rev., s. 1957; C.S., s. 2312; 1947, c. 1007, s. 1; 1967, c. 218, s. 1; 1971, c. 1231, s. 1; 1973, c. 230, ss. 1, 2; 1977, c. 711, s. 10; 2011-42, s. 1; 2012-180, s. 3; 2013-148, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 9-4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 9 - Jurors|Article 1 - Jury Commissions, Preparation of Jury Lists, and Drawing of Panels.|§ 9-4 - Preparation and custody of alphabetized list; access to list.

 9-4. Preparation and custody of alphabetized list; access to list.(a) As the master jury list is prepared, the name of each qualified person selected for the list shall be recorded and alphabetically arranged. The alphabetized list shall be maintained in the office of the clerk of court, together with a statement of the sources used and procedures followed in preparing the list. The alphabetized list shall be kept under lock and key, but shall be available for public inspection during regular office hours. The clerk of court may elect to store an electronic copy of the alphabetized list for the county.(b) Public access to juror information shall be limited to the alphabetized list of the names. The addresses and dates of birth of prospective jurors are confidential and not subject to disclosure without an order of the court.  (1967, c. 218, s. 1; 1969, c. 205, s. 2; 2009-518, s. 1; 2012-18, s. 1.1; 2012-180, s. 4; 2013-166, s. 2.)