N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-221
General authorization; definition of "consent"
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Current — April 1, 2022
As of June 1, 2021
(1) Authority to Search and Seize Pursuant to Consent. - Subject to the limitations in the other provisions of this Article, a law-enforcement officer may conduct a search and make seizures, without a search warrant or other authorization, if consent to the search is given.
(1) Authority to Search and Seize Pursuant to Consent. — Subject to the limitations in the other provisions of this Article, a law-enforcement officer may conduct a search and make seizures, without a search warrant or other authorization, if consent to the search is given.
(2) Definition of "Consent". - As used in this Article, "consent" means a statement to the officer, made voluntarily and in accordance with the requirements of G.S. 15A-222, giving the officer permission to make a search.
(2) Definition of “Consent”. — As used in this Article, “consent” means a statement to the officer, made voluntarily and in accordance with the requirements of G.S. 15A-222, giving the officer permission to make a search.
History
(1973, c. 1286, s. 1.)
Legal Periodicals. - For article discussing the search and seizure provisions of Chapter 15A, see 52 N.C.L. Rev. 277 (1973).
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.