§ 17-23. Obedience to order of discharge compelled. - North Carolina Statutes

§17‑23.  Obedience to order of discharge compelled.

Obedience to a judgment ororder for the discharge of a prisoner or person restrained of his liberty,pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, may be enforced by the court orjudge by attachment in the same manner and with the same effect as for aneglect to make return to a writ of habeas corpus; and the person found guiltyof such disobedience shall forfeit to the party aggrieved two thousand fivehundred dollars ($2,500), besides any special damages which such party may havesustained. (1868‑9, c. 116, s. 24; Code, s. 1649; Rev., s.1841; C.S., s. 2225.)