§ 15A-1383. Plans for implementation of Article; punishment for failure to comply; modification of plan. - North Carolina Statutes

§15A‑1383.  Plans for implementation of Article; punishment for failure tocomply; modification of plan.

(a)        On January 1, 1982,or on the first day of the month following the date on which any superior courtdistrict becomes effective under G.S. 7A‑41, each senior residentsuperior court judge shall file a plan with the Director of the State Bureau ofInvestigation for the implementation of the provisions of this Article. Theplan shall be entered as an order of the court on that date. In drawing up theplan, the senior resident superior court judge may consult with any publicofficial having authority within his district or set of districts as defined inG.S. 7A‑41.1(a) and with any other persons as he may deem appropriate.Upon the request of the senior resident superior court judge, the State Bureauof Investigation shall provide such technical assistance in the preparation ofthe plan as the judge desires.

(b)        A person who ischarged by the plan with a duty to make reports who fails to make such reportsas required by the plan is punishable for civil contempt under Article 2 ofChapter 5A of the General Statutes.

(c)        When the seniorresident superior court judge modifies, alters or amends a plan under thisArticle, the order making such modification, alteration or amendment shall befiled with the Director of the State Bureau of Investigation within 10 days ofits entry.

(d)        Plans preparedunder this Article are not "rules" within the meaning of Chapter 150Bof the General Statutes or within the meaning of Article 6C of Chapter 120 ofthe General Statutes. (1981, c. 862, s. 1; 1987 (Reg. Sess., 1988), c. 1037,s. 70; 1989, c. 770, s. 4.)