§ 15A-921. Pleadings in criminal cases. - North Carolina Statutes

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Pleadings and Joinder.

§ 15A‑921.  Pleadings incriminal cases.

Subject to the provisions ofthis Article, the following may serve as pleadings of the State in criminalcases:

(1)        Citation.

(2)        Criminal summons.

(3)        Warrant for arrest.

(4)        Magistrate's orderpursuant to G.S. 15A‑511 after arrest without warrant.

(5)        Statement ofcharges.

(6)        Information.

(7)        Indictment. (1973,c. 1286, s. 1; 1975, c. 166, s. 18.)