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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this Article, the term “disposition” means any action which results in termination or indeterminate suspension of the prosecution of a criminal charge. A disposition may be any one of the following actions:
(1) A finding of no probable cause pursuant to G.S. 15A-511(c)(2);
(2) An order of dismissal pursuant to G.S. 15A-604;
(3) A finding of no probable cause pursuant to G.S. 15A-612(a)(3);
(4) A return of not a true bill pursuant to G.S. 15A-629;
(5) Repealed by Laws 1989, c. 688, § 4;
(6) Dismissal pursuant to G.S. 15A-931 or 15A-932;
(7) Dismissal pursuant to G.S. 15A-954, 15A-955 or 15A-959;
(8) Finding of a defendant's incapacity to proceed pursuant to G.S. 15A-1002 or dismissal of charges pursuant to G.S. 15A-1008;
(9) Entry of a plea of guilty or no contest pursuant to G.S. 15A-1011, without regard to the sentence imposed upon the plea, and even though prayer for judgment on the plea be continued;
(10) Dismissal pursuant to G.S. 15A-1227;
(11) Return of verdict pursuant to G.S. 15A-1237, without regard to the sentence imposed upon such verdict and even though prayer for judgment on such verdict be continued.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 15A. Criminal Procedure Act § 15A-1381. Disposition defined - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-15a-criminal-procedure-act/nc-gen-st-sect-15a-1381/
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