§ 17-34. When party remanded. - North Carolina Statutes

§17‑34.  When party remanded.

It is the duty of the court orjudge forthwith to remand the party, if it appears that he is detained incustody, either –

(1)        By virtue of processissued by any court or judge of the United States, in a case where such courtor judge has exclusive jurisdiction.

(2)        By virtue of thefinal judgment or decree of any competent court of civil or criminaljurisdiction, or of any execution  issued upon such judgment or decree.

(3)        For any contemptspecially and plainly charged in the commitment by some court, officer or bodyhaving authority to commit for the contempt so charged.

(4)        That the time duringwhich such party may be legally detained has not expired. (1868‑9,c. 116, s. 21; Code, s. 1646; Rev., s. 1848; C.S., s. 2236.)