If a motion to dismiss is made at arraignment or trial, upon motion of the prosecutor the court may recess the proceedings for a period of time requested by the prosecutor, not to exceed 24 hours, prior to ruling upon the motion.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-956
Deferral of ruling on motion to dismiss when charge to be reinstituted
1973, c. 1286, s. 1; 1975, c. 166, s. 27.
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