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NC Gen Stat § 50C-9 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50C - Civil No-Contact Orders|§ 50C-9 - Notice of orders.

 50C-9. Notice of orders.(a) The clerk of court shall deliver on the same day that a civil no-contact order is issued, a certified copy of that order to the sheriff.(b) If the respondent was not present in court when the order was issued, the respondent may be served in the manner provided for service of process in civil proceedings in accordance with Rule 4(j) of the Rules of Civil Procedure. If the summons has not yet been served upon the respondent, it shall be served with the order. Law enforcement agencies shall accept receipt of copies of the order issued by the clerk of court by electronic or facsimile transmission for service on defendants.(c) A copy of the order shall be issued promptly to and retained by the police department of the municipality of the victim's residence. If the victim's residence is not located in a municipality or in a municipality with no police department, copies shall be issued promptly to and retained by the sheriff and the county police department, if any, of the county in which the victim's residence is located.(d) Any order extending, modifying, or revoking any civil no-contact order shall be promptly delivered to the sheriff by the clerk and served in a manner provided for service of process in accordance with the provisions of this section.  (2004-194, s. 1; 2012-19, s. 1; 2015-176, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 50C-10 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50C - Civil No-Contact Orders|§ 50C-10 - Violation.

 50C-10. Violation.A knowing violation of an order entered pursuant to this Chapter is punishable by civil or criminal contempt as provided in Chapter 5A of the General Statutes.  (2004-194, s. 1; 2015-25, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 50C-11 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50C - Civil No-Contact Orders|§ 50C-11 - Remedies not exclusive.

 50C-11. Remedies not exclusive.The remedies provided by this Chapter are not exclusive but are additional to other remedies provided under law. (2004-194, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 50D-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50D - Permanent Civil No-Contact Order Against Sex Offender on Behalf of Crime Victim|§ 50D-1 - Definitions.

 50D-1. Definitions.The following definitions apply in this Chapter:(1) Permanent civil no-contact order. - A permanent injunction that prohibits any contact by a respondent with the victim of a sex offense for which the respondent is convicted.(2) Respondent. - The person who committed the sex offense.(3) Sex offense. - Any criminal offense that requires registration under Article 27A of Chapter 14 of the General Statutes.(4) Victim. - The person against whom the sex offense was committed.  (2015-91, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 50D-2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50D - Permanent Civil No-Contact Order Against Sex Offender on Behalf of Crime Victim|§ 50D-2 - Commencement of action; filing fees not permitted; assistance.

 50D-2. Commencement of action; filing fees not permitted; assistance.(a) An action is commenced under this Chapter by filing a verified complaint for a permanent civil no-contact order in district court or by filing a motion in any existing civil action, by any of the following:(1) A person who is the victim of a sex offense that occurs in this State.(2) A competent adult who resides in this State on behalf of a minor child who is the victim of a sex offense that occurs in this State.(3) A competent adult who resides in this State on behalf of an incompetent adult who is the victim of a sex offense that occurs in this State.(b) No court costs or attorneys' fees shall be assessed for the filing or service of the complaint, or the service of any orders, except as provided in G.S. 1A-1, Rule 11.(c) An action commenced under this Chapter may be filed in any county permitted under G.S. 1-82 or where the respondent was convicted of the sex offense.(d) If the victim states that disclosure of the victim's address would place the victim or any member of the victim's family or household at risk for further unlawful conduct, the victim's address may be omitted from all documents filed with the court. If the victim has not disclosed an address under this subsection, the victim shall designate an alternative address to receive notice of any motions or pleadings from the opposing party.  (2015-91, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 50D-3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50D - Permanent Civil No-Contact Order Against Sex Offender on Behalf of Crime Victim|§ 50D-3 - Process for action for permanent civil no-contact order.

 50D-3. Process for action for permanent civil no-contact order.(a) Any action for a permanent civil no-contact order requires that a summons be issued and served. The summons issued pursuant to this Chapter shall require the respondent to answer within 10 days of the date of service. Attachments to the summons shall include the complaint for the permanent civil no-contact order.(b) Service of the summons and attachments shall be by the sheriff by personal delivery in accordance with Rule 4 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, and if the respondent cannot with due diligence be served by the sheriff by personal delivery, the respondent may be served by publication by the complainant in accordance with Rule 4(j1) of the Rules of Civil Procedure.(c) The court may enter a permanent civil no-contact order by default for the remedy sought in the complaint if the respondent has been served in accordance with this section and fails to answer as directed, or fails to appear on any subsequent appearance or hearing date agreed to by the parties or set by the court.  (2015-91, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 50D-4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50D - Permanent Civil No-Contact Order Against Sex Offender on Behalf of Crime Victim|§ 50D-4 - Hearsay exception.

 50D-4. Hearsay exception.In proceedings for an order or prosecutions for violation of an order under this Chapter, the prior sexual activity or the reputation of the victim is inadmissible except when it would be admissible in a criminal prosecution under G.S. 8C, Rule 412.  (2015-91, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 50D-5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50D - Permanent Civil No-Contact Order Against Sex Offender on Behalf of Crime Victim|§ 50D-5 - Remedy.

 50D-5. Remedy.(a) If the court finds all of the following, the court may issue a permanent civil no-contact order:(1) The respondent was convicted of committing a sex offense against the victim.(2) The victim did not seek a permanent no-contact order under G.S. 15A-1340.50.(3) Reasonable grounds exist for the victim to fear future contact with the respondent.(4) Process was properly served on the respondent.(5) The respondent answered the complaint and notice of hearing was given or the respondent failed to answer the complaint and is in default.(b) The court may grant one or more of the following forms of relief in a permanent civil no-contact order under this Chapter:(1) Order the respondent not to threaten, visit, assault, molest, or otherwise interfere with the victim.(2) Order the respondent not to follow the victim, including at the victim's workplace.(3) Order the respondent not to harass the victim.(4) Order the respondent not to abuse or injure the victim.(5) Order the respondent not to contact the victim by telephone, written communication, or electronic means.(6) Order the respondent to refrain from entering or remaining present at the victim's residence, school, place of employment, or other specified places at times when the victim is present.(7) Order other relief deemed necessary and appropriate by the court.(c) No permanent civil no-contact order shall be issued under this Chapter without notice to the respondent.  (2015-91, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 50D-6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50D - Permanent Civil No-Contact Order Against Sex Offender on Behalf of Crime Victim|§ 50D-6 - Duration.

 50D-6. Duration.A permanent civil no-contact order issued pursuant to this Chapter remains effective for the lifetime of the respondent.  (2015-91, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 50D-7 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50D - Permanent Civil No-Contact Order Against Sex Offender on Behalf of Crime Victim|§ 50D-7 - Notice of orders.

 50D-7. Notice of orders.(a) The clerk of court shall deliver, on the same day that a permanent civil no-contact order is issued, a certified copy of that order to the sheriff.(b) If the respondent was not present in court when the order was issued, the respondent may be served in the manner provided for service of process in civil proceedings in accordance with Rule 4(j) of the Rules of Civil Procedure. If the summons has not yet been served upon the respondent, it shall be served with the order.(c) A copy of the order shall be issued promptly to and retained by the police department of the municipality of the victim's residence. If the victim's residence is not located in a municipality or is located in a municipality with no police department, copies shall be issued promptly to and retained by the sheriff and the county police department, if any, of the county in which the victim's residence is located.(d) Any order modifying or revoking any permanent civil no-contact order shall be promptly delivered to the sheriff by the clerk of court and served in a manner provided for service of process in accordance with the provisions of this section.  (2015-91, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 50D-8 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50D - Permanent Civil No-Contact Order Against Sex Offender on Behalf of Crime Victim|§ 50D-8 - Enforcement.

 50D-8. Enforcement.A victim may file a motion for contempt for violation of an order entered pursuant to this Chapter.  (2015-91, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 50D-9 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50D - Permanent Civil No-Contact Order Against Sex Offender on Behalf of Crime Victim|§ 50D-9 - Rescission.

 50D-9. Rescission.At any time after the issuance of the order, the victim may make a motion to rescind the permanent no-contact order. If the court determines that reasonable grounds for the victim to fear any future contact with the respondent no longer exist, the court may rescind the permanent no-contact order.  (2015-91, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 50D-10 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50D - Permanent Civil No-Contact Order Against Sex Offender on Behalf of Crime Victim|§ 50D-10 - Violation.

 50D-10. Violation.(a) A person who knowingly violates an order entered pursuant to this Chapter is guilty of a Class A1 misdemeanor.(b) A permanent civil no-contact order entered pursuant to this Chapter shall be enforced by all North Carolina law enforcement agencies without further order of the court. A law enforcement officer shall arrest and take a person into custody, with or without a warrant or other process, if the officer has probable cause to believe that the person knowingly has violated a permanent civil no-contact order.  (2015-91, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 50D-11 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 50D - Permanent Civil No-Contact Order Against Sex Offender on Behalf of Crime Victim|§ 50D-11 - Remedies not exclusive.

 50D-11. Remedies not exclusive.The remedies provided by this Chapter are not exclusive but are additional to other remedies provided under law.  (2015-91, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 52-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 52 - Powers and Liabilities of Married Persons|§ 52-1 - Property of married persons secured.

 52-1. Property of married persons secured.The real and personal property of any married person in this State, acquired before marriage or to which he or she may after marriage become in any manner entitled, shall be and remain the sole and separate estate and property of such married person and may be devised and conveyed by such married person subject to G.S. 50-20 and such other regulations and limitations as the General Assembly may prescribe.  (Const., Art. X, s. 6; Rev., s. 2093; C.S., s. 2506; 1965, c. 878, s. 1; 1981, c. 815, s. 3; 2011-284, s. 52.)
NC Gen Stat § 52-2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 52 - Powers and Liabilities of Married Persons|§ 52-2 - Capacity to contract.

 52-2. Capacity to contract.Subject to the provisions of G.S. 52-10 or 52-10.1, G.S. 39-7 and other regulations and limitations now or hereafter prescribed by the General Assembly, every married person is authorized to contract and deal so as to affect his or her real and personal property in the same manner and with the same effect as if he or she were unmarried. (1871-2, c. 193, s. 17; Code, s. 1826; Rev., s. 2094; 1911, c. 109; C.S., s. 2507; 1945, c. 73, s. 16; 1965, c. 878, s. 1; 1977, c. 375, s. 13.)
NC Gen Stat § 52-3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 52 - Powers and Liabilities of Married Persons|§ 52-3 - Married person may insure spouse's life.

 52-3. Married person may insure spouse's life.Any married person in his or her own name, or in the name of a trustee with his assent, may cause to be insured for any definite time the life of his or her spouse, for his or her sole and separate use, and may dispose of the interest in the same by will. (Rev., s. 2099; C.S., s. 2512; 1965, c. 878, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 52-4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 52 - Powers and Liabilities of Married Persons|§ 52-4 - Earnings and damages.

 52-4. Earnings and damages.The earnings of a married person by virtue of any contract for his or her personal service, and any damages for personal injuries, or other tort sustained by either, can be recovered by such person suing alone, and such earnings or recovery shall be his or her sole and separate property. (1913, c. 13, s. 1; C.S., s. 2513; 1965, c. 878, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 52-5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 52 - Powers and Liabilities of Married Persons|§ 52-5 - Torts between husband and wife.

 52-5. Torts between husband and wife.A husband and wife have a cause of action against each other to recover damages sustained to their person or property as if they were unmarried. (1951, c. 263; 1965, c. 878, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 52-5.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 52 - Powers and Liabilities of Married Persons|§ 52-5.1 - Tort actions between husband and wife arising out of acts occurring outside State.

 52-5.1. Tort actions between husband and wife arising out of acts occurring outside State.A husband and wife shall have a cause of action against each other to recover damages for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death arising out of acts occurring outside of North Carolina, and such action may be brought in this State when both were domiciled in North Carolina at the time of such acts. (1967, c. 855.)
NC Gen Stat § 52-7 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 52 - Powers and Liabilities of Married Persons|§ 52-7 - Validation of certificates of notaries public as to contracts or conveyances between husband and wife.

 52-7. Validation of certificates of notaries public as to contracts or conveyances between husband and wife.Any contract between husband and wife coming within the provisions of G.S. 52-6, executed prior to the first day of January, 1955, acknowledged before a notary public and containing a certificate of the notary public of his conclusions and findings of fact that such conveyance is not unreasonable or injurious to the wife, is hereby in all respects validated and confirmed, to the same extent as though said certifying officer were one of the officers named in G.S. 52-6. (1955, c. 380; 1965, c. 878, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 52-8 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 52 - Powers and Liabilities of Married Persons|§ 52-8 - Validation of contracts failing to comply with provisions of former § 52-6.

 52-8. Validation of contracts failing to comply with provisions of former 52-6.Any contract between husband and wife coming within the provisions of G.S. 52-6 executed between January 1, 1930, and January 1, 1978, which does not comply with the requirement of a private examination of the wife or with the requirements that there be findings that such a contract between a husband and wife is not unreasonable or injurious to the wife and which is in all other respects regular is hereby validated and confirmed to the same extent as if the examination of the wife had been separate and apart from the husband. This section shall not affect pending litigation. (1957, c. 1178; 1959, c. 1306; 1965, c. 207; c. 878, s. 1; 1967, c. 1183, s. 1; 1971, c. 101; 1973, c. 1387, s. 1; 1975, c. 495, s. 1; 1977, c. 375, s. 15; 1981, c. 599, s. 16.)
NC Gen Stat § 52-9 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 52 - Powers and Liabilities of Married Persons|§ 52-9 - Effect of absolute divorce decree on certificate failing to comply with § 52-6.

 52-9. Effect of absolute divorce decree on certificate failing to comply with 52-6.Whenever it appears that, since the execution of a contract between a husband and wife in which the certificate of acknowledgment thereof fails to comply with the requirements of G.S. 52-6, a valid decree of absolute divorce between said husband and wife has been rendered, no action shall be maintained by her or anyone claiming under her for the recovery of the possession of, or to establish title to any interest in any property described in such contract unless such action is commenced within seven years after such decree of absolute divorce has become final or unless such action is commenced before January 1, 1978, whichever date is earlier. (1957, c. 1260; 1965, c. 878, s. 1; 1977, c. 375, s. 14.)
NC Gen Stat § 52-10 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 52 - Powers and Liabilities of Married Persons|§ 52-10 - Contracts between husband and wife generally; releases.

 52-10. Contracts between husband and wife generally; releases.(a) Contracts between husband and wife not inconsistent with public policy are valid, and any persons of full age about to be married and married persons may, with or without a valuable consideration, release and quitclaim such rights which they might respectively acquire or may have acquired by marriage in the property of each other; and such releases may be pleaded in bar of any action or proceeding for the recovery of the rights and estate so released. No contract or release between husband and wife made during their coverture shall be valid to affect or change any part of the real estate of either spouse, or the accruing income thereof for a longer time than three years next ensuing the making of such contract or release, unless it is in writing and is acknowledged by both parties before a certifying officer.(a1) A contract between a husband and wife made, with or without a valuable consideration, during a period of separation to waive, release, or establish rights and obligations to post separation support, alimony, or spousal support is valid and not inconsistent with public policy. A provision waiving, releasing, or establishing rights and obligations to post separation support, alimony, or spousal support shall remain valid following a period of reconciliation and subsequent separation, if the contract satisfies all of the following requirements:(1) The contract is in writing.(2) The provision waiving the rights or obligations is clearly stated in the contract.(3) The contract was acknowledged by both parties before a certifying officer.A release made pursuant to this subsection may be pleaded in bar of any action or proceeding for the recovery of the rights released.  (b) Such certifying officer shall be a notary public, or a justice, judge, magistrate, clerk, assistant clerk or deputy clerk of the General Court of Justice, or the equivalent or corresponding officers of the state, territory or foreign country where the acknowledgment is made. Such officer must not be a party to the contract.(c) This section shall not apply to any judgment of the superior court or other State court of competent jurisdiction, which, by reason of its being consented to by a husband and wife, or their attorneys, may be construed to constitute a contract or release between such husband and wife.  (1871-2, c. 193, s. 28; Code, s. 1836; Rev., s. 2108; C.S., s. 2516; 1959, c. 879, s. 12; 1965, c. 878, s. 1; 1977, c. 375, s. 2; 2013-140, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 52-10.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 52 - Powers and Liabilities of Married Persons|§ 52-10.1 - Separation agreements.

 52-10.1. Separation agreements. Any married couple is hereby authorized to execute a separation agreement not inconsistent with public policy which shall be legal, valid, and binding in all respects; provided, that the separation agreement must be in writing and acknowledged by both parties before a certifying officer as defined in G.S. 52-10(b). Such certifying officer must not be a party to the contract. This section shall not apply to any judgment of the superior court or other State court of competent jurisdiction, which, by reason of its being consented to by a husband and wife, or their attorneys, may be construed to constitute a separation agreement between such husband and wife. (1965, c. 803; 1977, c. 375, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 52-10.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 52 - Powers and Liabilities of Married Persons|§ 52-10.2 - Resumption of marital relations defined.

 52-10.2. Resumption of marital relations defined."Resumption of marital relations" shall be defined as voluntary renewal of the husband and wife relationship, as shown by the totality of the circumstances. Isolated incidents of sexual intercourse between the parties shall not constitute resumption of marital relations. (1987, c. 664, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 52-11 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 52 - Powers and Liabilities of Married Persons|§ 52-11 - Antenuptial contracts and torts.

 52-11. Antenuptial contracts and torts.The liability of a married person for any debts owing, or contracts made or damages incurred before marriage shall not be impaired or altered by such marriage. No person shall by marriage incur any liability for any debts owing, or contracts made, or for wrongs done by his or her spouse before the marriage. (1871-2, c. 193, ss. 13, 14; Code, ss. 1822, 1823; Rev., ss. 2101, 2106; C.S., s. 2517; 1965, c. 878, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 52-12 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 52 - Powers and Liabilities of Married Persons|§ 52-12 - Postnuptial crimes and torts.

 52-12. Postnuptial crimes and torts.No married person shall be liable for damages accruing from any tort committed by his or her spouse, or for any costs or fines incurred in any criminal proceeding against such spouse. (1871-2, c. 193, s. 25; Code, s. 1833; Rev., s. 2105; C.S., s. 2518; 1921, c. 102; 1965, c. 878, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 52-13 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 52 - Powers and Liabilities of Married Persons|§ 52-13 - Procedures in causes of action for alienation of affection and criminal conversation.

 52-13. Procedures in causes of action for alienation of affection and criminal conversation.(a) No act of the defendant shall give rise to a cause of action for alienation of affection or criminal conversation that occurs after the plaintiff and the plaintiff's spouse physically separate with the intent of either the plaintiff or plaintiff's spouse that the physical separation remain permanent.(b) An action for alienation of affection or criminal conversation shall not be commenced more than three years from the last act of the defendant giving rise to the cause of action.(c) A person may commence a cause of action for alienation of affection or criminal conversation against a natural person only.  (2009-400, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 52B-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 52B - Uniform Premarital Agreement Act|§ 52B-1 - Short title.

 52B-1. Short title.This Chapter may be cited as the "Uniform Premarital Agreement Act". (1987, c. 473, s. 1.)