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NC H137

Bill

Status

Passed

7/18/2013

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Stevens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum reward the North Carolina Governor may offer for apprehension of a fugitive from justice from $10,000 to $100,000 under G.S. 15-53.

  • Increases the maximum reward the Governor may offer for information leading to arrest and conviction of a suspected felon from $10,000 to $100,000 under G.S. 15-53.1.

  • Updates gender-neutral language in both statutes to replace references to "him" with "the Governor" or "anyone."

  • Became effective upon enactment on July 18, 2013.

Legislative Description

Reward Amt/Arrest of Fugitive From Justice

Last Action

Ch. SL 2013-276

7/18/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary II4/15/2013
Appropriations2/27/2013
Judiciary Subcommittee C2/21/2013

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