N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-285
Non-law-enforcement actions when urgently necessary
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Current — April 1, 2022
As of June 1, 2021
When an officer reasonably believes that doing so is urgently necessary to save life, prevent serious bodily harm, or avert or control public catastrophe, the officer may take one or more of the following actions:
When an officer reasonably believes that doing so is urgently necessary to save life, prevent serious bodily harm, or avert or control public catastrophe, the officer may take one or more of the following actions:
(1) Enter buildings, vehicles, and other premises.
(1) Enter buildings, vehicles, and other premises.
(2) Limit or restrict the presence of persons in premises or areas.
(2) Limit or restrict the presence of persons in premises or areas.
(3) Exercise control over the property of others.
(3) Exercise control over the property of others.
An action taken to enforce the law or to seize a person or evidence cannot be justified by authority of this section.
An action taken to enforce the law or to seize a person or evidence cannot be justified by authority of this section.
History
(1973, c. 1286, s. 1.)
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.