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Introduced
04/18/2023
04/18/2023
In Committee
05/03/2023
05/03/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/13/2024
12/13/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO REPLACE THE CRIME OF COMMON LAW OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE WITH A CODIFIED VERSION OF THAT SAME CRIME.
AI Summary
This bill replaces the common law crime of obstruction of justice with a codified version of the same crime. The new statute makes it unlawful for any person to do any act that prevents, obstructs, impedes, or hinders public or legal justice. Violations related to a misdemeanor offense are punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor, while violations related to a felony offense are punishable as a Class I felony. The bill specifies that this new crime will replace the previous common law offense in the state, and it takes effect on December 1, 2023, applying to offenses committed on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 05/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2023/H698 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2023/Bills/House/PDF/H698v2.pdf |
| Analysis - Summary H698-SMSA-21(CSSA-20)-v-2 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2023/H698-SMSA-21(CSSA-20)-v-2 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2023/Bills/House/PDF/H698v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2023/Bills/House/PDF/H698v0.pdf |
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