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North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 132. Public Records § 132-5. Demanding custody

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Whoever is entitled to the custody of public records shall demand them from any person having illegal possession of them, who shall forthwith deliver the same to him. If the person who unlawfully possesses public records shall without just cause refuse or neglect for 10 days after a request made in writing by any citizen of the State to deliver such records to their lawful custodian, he shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 132. Public Records § 132-5. Demanding custody - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-132-public-records/nc-gen-st-sect-132-5/

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