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NC Gen Stat § 15A-1471 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 92 - North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission.|§ 15A-1471 - Preservation of files and evidence; production of files and evidence; forensic and DNA testing.

 15A-1471. Preservation of files and evidence; production of files and evidence; forensic and DNA testing.(a) Upon receiving written notice from the Commission of a Commission inquiry, the State shall preserve all files and evidence subject to disclosure under G.S. 15A-903. Once the Commission provides written notice to the State that the Commission's inquiry is complete, the duty to preserve under this section shall cease; however, other preservation requirements may be applicable.(b) The Commission is entitled to a copy of all records preserved under subsection (a) of this section, including access to inspect and examine all physical evidence.(c) Upon request of the Commission, the State shall transfer custody of physical evidence to the Commission's Director, or the Director's designee, for forensic and DNA testing. The Commission shall preserve evidence in a manner reasonably calculated to prevent contamination or degradation of any biological evidence that might be present, while subject to a continuous chain of custody and securely retained with sufficient official documentation to locate the evidence. At or prior to the completion of the Commission's inquiry, the Commission shall return all remaining evidence.(d) The Commission shall have the right to subject physical evidence to forensic and DNA testing, including consumption of biological material, as necessary for the Commission's inquiry. If testing complies with FBI requirements and the data meets NDIS criteria, profiles obtained from the testing shall be searched and uploaded to CODIS. The Commission shall incur all costs associated with ensuring compliance with FBI requirements and NDIS criteria.  (2012-7, s. 10.)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-1475 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 92 - North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission.|§ 15A-1475 - Reports.

 15A-1475. Reports.The North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission shall report annually by February 1 of each year on its activities to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety and the State Judicial Council. The report may contain recommendations of any needed legislative changes related to the activities of the Commission. The report shall recommend the funding needed by the Commission, the district attorneys, and the State Bureau of Investigation in order to meet their responsibilities under S.L. 2006-184. Recommendations concerning the district attorneys or the State Bureau of Investigation shall only be made after consultations with the North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys and the Attorney General.  (2006-184, s. 9; 2011-291, s. 2.4; 2014-100, ss. 17.1(p), 18B.1(f).)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-2001 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 100 - Capital Punishment.|§ 15A-2001 - Capital offenses; plea of guilty.

 15A-2001. Capital offenses; plea of guilty.(a) Any defendant who has been indicted for an offense punishable by death may enter a plea of guilty at any time after the indictment.(b) If the defendant enters a guilty plea to first degree murder and the State has not given notice of intent to seek the death penalty as provided in G.S. 15A-2004 or the State has agreed to accept a sentence of life imprisonment where it initially gave notice of intent to seek the death penalty, then the court shall sentence the person to life imprisonment. The defendant may plead guilty to first degree murder and the State may agree to accept a sentence of life imprisonment, even if evidence of an aggravating circumstance exists.(c) If the defendant enters a guilty plea to first degree murder and the State has given notice of its intent to seek the death penalty, then the court may sentence the defendant to life imprisonment or to death pursuant to the procedures of G.S. 15A-2000. Before sentencing the defendant in a case in which the State has given notice of its intent to seek the death penalty, the presiding judge shall impanel a jury for the limited purpose of hearing evidence and determining a sentence recommendation as to the appropriate sentence pursuant to G.S. 15A-2000. The jury's sentence recommendation in cases where the defendant pleads guilty and the State has given notice of its intent to seek the death penalty shall be determined under the same procedure of G.S. 15A-2000 applicable to defendants who have been tried and found guilty by a jury. (1977, c. 406, s. 2; 2001-81, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-2002 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 100 - Capital Punishment.|§ 15A-2002 - Capital offenses; jury verdict and sentence.

 15A-2002. Capital offenses; jury verdict and sentence.If the recommendation of the jury is that the defendant be sentenced to death, the judge shall impose a sentence of death in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 15, Article 19 of the General Statutes. If the recommendation of the jury is that the defendant be imprisoned for life in the State's prison, the judge shall impose a sentence of imprisonment for life in the State's prison, without parole.The judge shall instruct the jury, in words substantially equivalent to those of this section, that a sentence of life imprisonment means a sentence of life without parole. (1977, c. 406, s. 2; 1993, c. 538, s. 29; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 21, s. 5; c. 24, s. 14(b).)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-2003 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 100 - Capital Punishment.|§ 15A-2003 - Disability of trial judge.

 15A-2003. Disability of trial judge.In the event that the trial judge shall become disabled or unable to conduct the sentencing proceeding provided in this Article, the Chief Justice shall designate a judge to conduct such proceeding. (1977, c. 406, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-2004 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 100 - Capital Punishment.|§ 15A-2004 - Prosecutorial discretion.

 15A-2004. Prosecutorial discretion.(a) The State, in its discretion, may elect to try a defendant capitally or noncapitally for first degree murder, even if evidence of an aggravating circumstance exists. The State may agree to accept a sentence of life imprisonment for a defendant at any point in the prosecution of a capital felony, even if evidence of an aggravating circumstance exists.(b) A sentence of death may not be imposed upon a defendant convicted of a capital felony unless the State has given notice of its intent to seek the death penalty. Notice of intent to seek the death penalty shall be given to the defendant and filed with the court on or before the date of the pretrial conference in capital cases required by Rule 24 of the General Rules of Practice for the Superior and District Courts, or the arraignment, whichever is later. A court may discipline or sanction the State for failure to comply with the time requirements in Rule 24, but shall not declare a case as noncapital as a consequence of such failure. In addition to any discipline or sanctions the court may impose, the court shall continue the case for a sufficient time so that the defendant is not prejudiced by any delays in holding the hearing required by Rule 24.(c) If the State has not given notice of its intent to seek the death penalty prior to trial, the trial shall be conducted as a noncapital proceeding, and the court, upon adjudication of the defendant's guilt of first degree murder, shall impose a sentence of life imprisonment.(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of Article 100 of Chapter 15A of the General Statutes, the State may agree to accept a sentence of life imprisonment for a defendant upon remand from the Supreme Court of North Carolina of a capital case for resentencing or upon an order of resentencing by a court in a State or federal post-conviction proceeding. If the State exercises its discretion and does agree to accept a sentence of life imprisonment for the defendant, then the court shall impose a sentence of life imprisonment.  (2001-81, s. 3; 2012-136, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 15A-2006 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act|Article 100 - Capital Punishment.|§ 15A-2006 - Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2001-346, s. 3, effective October 1, 2002.

 15A-2006: Expired pursuant to Session Laws 2001-346, s. 3, effective October 1, 2002.
NC Gen Stat § 15B-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15B - Victims Compensation|Article 1 - Crime Victims Compensation Act.|§ 15B-1 - Short title.

 15B-1. Short title.This Article may be cited as the "North Carolina Crime Victims Compensation Act." (1983, c. 832, s. 1; 1991, c. 301, s. 1; 2004-159, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 15B-3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15B - Victims Compensation|Article 1 - Crime Victims Compensation Act.|§ 15B-3 - Crime Victims Compensation Commission.

 15B-3. Crime Victims Compensation Commission.(a) There is established the Crime Victims Compensation Commission of the Department of Public Safety, consisting of seven members as follows:(1) One member to be appointed by the Governor;(2) One member to be appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate under G.S. 120-121;(3) One member to be appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives under G.S. 120-121;(4) The Attorney General or the Attorney General's designee;(5) The Secretary of the Department of Public Safety or the Secretary's designee; and(6) Two members to be appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety.(b) Members shall serve terms of four years. A member shall continue to serve until his successor is duly appointed, but a holdover under this provision does not affect the expiration date of the succeeding term.(c) In case of a vacancy on the Commission before the expiration of a member's term, a successor shall be appointed within 30 days of the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term by the appropriate official pursuant to subsection (a). Vacancies in legislative appointments shall be filled under G.S. 120-122.(d) The Commission shall elect one of its members as chairman to serve until the expiration of his term.(e) A majority of the Commission constitutes a quorum to transact business.(f) Members shall receive compensation and reimbursement for expenses as provided in G.S. 138-5.(g) The Commission shall name a Director upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Public Safety. The Director shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission. The Department of Public Safety shall provide for the compensation of the Director and shall provide professional and clerical staff necessary for the work of the Commission.  (1983, c. 832, s. 1; 1987, c. 819, ss. 9, 10; 1991, c. 301, s. 1; 1995, c. 490, s. 14; 1999-269, s. 1; 2004-159, s. 1; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g).)
NC Gen Stat § 15B-4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15B - Victims Compensation|Article 1 - Crime Victims Compensation Act.|§ 15B-4 - Award of compensation.

 15B-4. Award of compensation.(a) Subject to the limitations in G.S. 15B-22, compensation for criminally injurious conduct shall be awarded to a claimant if substantial evidence establishes that the requirements for an award have been met. Compensation shall only be paid for economic loss and not for noneconomic detriment. The Commission shall follow the rules of liability applicable to civil tort law in North Carolina.(b) Compensation shall only be awarded for criminally injurious conduct that occurs or is attempted in this State except that criminally injurious conduct that occurs or is attempted against a resident of this State while in another state which does not have a victims compensation program of any type may be a basis of compensation. (1983, c. 832, s. 1; 1987, c. 819, s. 11; 1989, c. 322, s. 2; 1991, c. 301, s. 1; 2004-159, s. 1; 2006-183, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 15B-5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15B - Victims Compensation|Article 1 - Crime Victims Compensation Act.|§ 15B-5 - Attorney General to represent State.

 15B-5. Attorney General to represent State.The Attorney General shall represent the interest of the State when:(1) A decision of the Commission is appealed to the courts; and(2) When the State is sued or when it brings or enters a lawsuit pursuant to this Article. (1983, c. 832, s. 1; 1991, c. 301, s. 1; 2004-159, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 15B-6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15B - Victims Compensation|Article 1 - Crime Victims Compensation Act.|§ 15B-6 - Powers of the Commission and Director.

 15B-6. Powers of the Commission and Director.(a) In addition to powers authorized by this Article and Chapter 150B, the Commission may:(1) Adopt rules in accordance with Part 3, Article 1 of Chapter 143B and Article 2A of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes necessary to carry out the purposes of this Article;(2) Establish general policies and guidelines for awarding compensation and provide guidance to the staff assigned by the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety to administer the program;(3) Accept for any lawful purpose and functions under this Article any and all donations, both real and personal, and grants of money from any governmental unit or public agency, or from any institution, person, firm, or corporation, and may deposit the same to the Crime Victims Compensation Fund.(b) The Director shall have the following authority:(1) With the consent of the district attorney, to request that law enforcement officers employed by the State or any political subdivision provide copies of any information or data gathered in the investigation of criminally injurious conduct that is the basis of any claim to enable the Director or Commission to determine whether, and the extent to which, a claimant qualifies for an award of compensation;(2) With the consent of the district attorney, to request that prosecuting attorneys, law enforcement officers, and State agencies conduct investigations and provide information necessary to enable the Director or Commission to determine whether, and the extent to which, a claimant qualifies for an award of compensation; and(3) To require the claimant to supplement the application for an award of compensation with any reasonably available medical or psychological reports pertaining to the injury for which the award of compensation is claimed.Information obtained pursuant to this subsection is subject to the same privilege against public disclosure that may be asserted by the providing source.  (1983, c. 832, s. 1; 1987, c. 819, s. 12; 1989, c. 679, s. 2; 1991, c. 301, s. 1; 2000-189, s. 3; 2004-159, s. 1; 2011-145, s. 19.1(g).)
NC Gen Stat § 15B-8 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15B - Victims Compensation|Article 1 - Crime Victims Compensation Act.|§ 15B-8 - Procedure for filing application.

 15B-8. Procedure for filing application.(a) The Director shall establish procedures for screening, filing, recording, investigating, and processing applications for an award of compensation. The Director shall also establish the procedures and methods for processing follow-up claims for compensation. The procedures and methods established by the Director under this subsection shall conform to any rules adopted by the Commission.(b) Repealed by Session Laws 1987, c. 819, s. 14. (1983, c. 832, s. 1; 1987, c. 819, s. 14; 1991, c. 301, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 15B-8.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15B - Victims Compensation|Article 1 - Crime Victims Compensation Act.|§ 15B-8.1 - Privilege and records of the Commission.

 15B-8.1. Privilege and records of the Commission.(a) In a proceeding under this Article, the privileges set forth in G.S. 8-53, 8-53.3, 8-53.4, 8-53.7, 8-53.8, and 8-56 do not apply to communications or records concerning the physical, mental or emotional condition of the claimant or victim if that condition is relevant to a claim for compensation.(b) All medical information relating to the mental, physical, or emotional condition of a victim or claimant and all law enforcement records and information and any juvenile records shall be held confidential by the Commission and Director. All personal information, as that term is defined in 18 U.S.C. 2725(3), of victims and claimants and all information concerning the disposition of claims for compensation, except for the total amount awarded a victim or claimant, shall be held confidential by the Commission and Director. Except for information held confidential under this subsection, the records of the Division shall be open to public inspection.  (1989, c. 679, s. 3; 2004-159, s. 1; 2011-267, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 15B-10 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15B - Victims Compensation|Article 1 - Crime Victims Compensation Act.|§ 15B-10 - Awarding claims.

 15B-10. Awarding claims.(a) The Director shall decide the award of compensation for an initial claim or follow-up claim when the claim does not exceed twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500) and does not include future economic loss. The Director shall report all awards under this subsection to the Commission.(b) The Director shall recommend the award of compensation for an initial claim or follow-up claim when the claim exceeds twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500) or involves future economic loss. The Commission shall decide the award of compensation for a claim based on a review of written evidence submitted to the Commission by the Director.(c) In reporting a decision under subsection (a) or recommending a decision under subsection (b), the Director shall submit to the Commission documentation to establish the economic loss of the claimant by substantial evidence.(d) The Director shall send each claimant a written statement of a decision made under subsection (a) or (b) that gives the reasons for the decision. A claimant who is dissatisfied with a decision may commence a contested case under Article 3 of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes.  (1983, c. 832, s. 1; 1987, c. 819, s. 16; 1991, c. 301, s. 1; 1999-269, s. 2; 2004-159, s. 1; 2009-354, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 15B-14 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15B - Victims Compensation|Article 1 - Crime Victims Compensation Act.|§ 15B-14 - Effect of prosecution or conviction of offender.

 15B-14. Effect of prosecution or conviction of offender.(a) An award of compensation may be approved whether or not any person is prosecuted or convicted for committing the conduct that is the basis of the award. Proof of conviction of a person whose conduct gave rise to a claim is conclusive evidence that the crime was committed, unless an application for rehearing, an appeal of the conviction, or a writ of certiorari is pending, or a rehearing or new trial has been ordered.(b) Upon a request of the Attorney General, the proceedings in a claim for an award of compensation shall be suspended pending disposition of a criminal prosecution that has been commenced or is imminent.(c) In making an award, any specific statement of loss to a victim that a trial court has included in its judgment in the case may be considered.  (1983, c. 832, s. 1; 1987, c. 819, s. 24; 1991, c. 301, s. 1; 2004-159, s. 1; 2011-267, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 15B-15 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15B - Victims Compensation|Article 1 - Crime Victims Compensation Act.|§ 15B-15 - Clerks of court to be notified.

 15B-15. Clerks of court to be notified.The Director shall notify in writing the clerk of superior court of the county in which the offense occurred of any award made from the Crime Victims Compensation Fund to the victim. The clerk shall place the notice in the case file of any defendant charged with the offense that gave rise to the award to the victim. (1983, c. 832, s. 1; 1987, c. 819, s. 25; 1991, c. 301, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 15B-16 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15B - Victims Compensation|Article 1 - Crime Victims Compensation Act.|§ 15B-16 - Manner of payment; non-assignability and exemptions.

 15B-16. Manner of payment; non-assignability and exemptions.(a) The Director shall pay award payments directly to the service provider on behalf of the claimant. Eligible out-of-pocket costs borne by the claimant shall be paid directly to the victim only if such costs can be documented and verified.(b) Upon request of the claimant, future economic loss, other than allowable expense, may be commuted to a lump sum only on a finding that:(1) The award in a lump sum will promote the interests of the claimant; or(2) The present value of all future economic loss other than allowable expense does not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).(c) An award for future economic loss payable in installments may be made only for a period as to which future economic loss can reasonably be determined. An award for future economic loss payable in installments may be reconsidered and modified upon a finding that a material and substantial change of circumstances has occurred.(d) An order on reconsideration of an award may not require refund of amounts previously paid unless the award was obtained by fraud.(e) The Director, even after an award made by the Commission, may negotiate with any service provider in order to obtain a reduction of the amount claimed by the provider in exchange for a full release of any claim against a claimant. (1983, c. 832, s. 1; 1987, c. 819, s. 26; 1989, c. 679, s. 6; 1991, c. 301, s. 1; 2004-159, s.1.)
NC Gen Stat § 15B-17 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 15B - Victims Compensation|Article 1 - Crime Victims Compensation Act.|§ 15B-17 - Award not subject to taxation or execution.

 15B-17. Award not subject to taxation or execution.(a) An award is exempt from taxation.(b) An award is not subject to execution, attachment, garnishment, or other process, except that, upon receipt of an award by a claimant, the part of the award that is for allowable expense is not exempt from such an action by a creditor to the extent that he provides products, services, or accommodations the costs of which are included in the award, and the part of the award that is for work loss is not exempt from such an action to secure payment of alimony, maintenance, or child support. (1983, c. 832, s. 1; 1991, c. 301, s. 1.)