§ 17-30. Notice to district attorney. - North Carolina Statutes

§17‑30.  Notice to district attorney.

When it appears from thereturn that such party is detained upon any criminal accusation, the court orjudge may, if he thinks proper, make no order for the discharge of such partyuntil sufficient notice of the time and place at which the writ has beenreturned, or is made returnable, is given to the district attorney of thedistrict in which the person prosecuting the writ is detained. (1868‑9,c. 116, s. 13; Code, s. 1635; Rev., s. 1844; C.S., s. 2232; 1973, c. 47, s. 2.)