NC S855

Allows trial judges discretionary authority to deny motions for complete recordation of proceedings in non-capital criminal cases, rather than requiring all proceedings to be recorded.

Maintains the requirement that if one party's jury arguments are recorded, all arguments must be recorded.

Preserves judicial discretion to require recordation of remaining proceedings upon suggestion of improper argument when no initial recordation was requested or ordered.

Becomes effective October 1, 2012, and applies to all proceedings conducted on or after that date.