N.C. Gen. Stat. § 148-25

Current through Session Law 2024-53

Section 148-25 - Secretary to investigate death of convicts

The Secretary of the Department of Adult Correction, upon information of the death of a convict other than by natural causes, shall investigate the cause thereof and report the result of such investigation to the Governor, and for this purpose the Secretary may administer oaths and send for persons and papers.

Amended by 2021 N.C. Sess. Laws 180,s. 19C.9-o, eff. 1/1/2023.

Amended by 2011 N.C. Sess. Laws 145,s. 19.1-i, eff. 1/1/2012.

1885, c. 379, s. 2; Rev., s. 5409; C.S., s. 7746; 1925, c. 163; 1933, c. 172, s. 18; 1955, c. 238, s. 9; 1967, c. 996, s. 15; 1973, c. 1262, s. 10.