Freedom of speech
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Colorado Common Cause v. Bledsoe (1991)
Most recently applied in Colorado Common Cause v. Bledsoe (April 1991)
1787, c. 277, s. 3, P.R; R.C., c. 52, s. 29; Code, s. 2849; Rev., s. 4404; C.S., 6093; 1991 (Reg
(a) The members shall have freedom of speech and debate in the General Assembly, and shall not be liable to impeachment or question, in any court or place out of the General Assembly, for words therein spoken.
(b) Nothing in Article 17 of this Chapter shall be construed to limit the application of this section.
Official source: North Carolina General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain North Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.