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NC H698
Bill
Status
4/18/2023
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Stevens
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AI Summary
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Adds new section § 14-222.1 to North Carolina General Statutes establishing a codified crime of obstruction of justice, making it unlawful for any person to do any act which prevents, obstructs, impedes, or hinders public or legal justice
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Violations related to misdemeanor offenses are classified as Class 1 misdemeanors, while violations related to felony offenses are classified as Class I felonies
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The new codified obstruction of justice crime replaces the common law obstruction of justice crime in North Carolina
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Becomes effective December 1, 2023, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Codify/Replace Comm. Law Obstruct. of Justice
Courts; Crimes; Criminal Procedure; Public
Last Action
Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
5/3/2023