North Carolina General Statutes 15A-605. Additional proceedings at first appearance before judge
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Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 15A-605
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
The judge must:
(1) Inform the defendant of the charges against him;
(2) Determine that the defendant or his counsel has been furnished a copy of the process or order; and
(3) Determine or review the defendant’s eligibility for release under Article 26 of this Chapter, Bail. (1973, c. 1286, s. 1.)