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Home » US Law » 2022 North Carolina General Statutes » Chapter 15A - Criminal Procedure Act » Article 86 - Reports of Dispositions of Criminal Cases. » § 15A-1382.2 – Sentencing court to include in judgment whether firearm was used.

15A-1382.2. Sentencing court to include in judgment whether firearm was used.

When a person is found guilty of a felony offense, the presiding judge shall determine whether the defendant used or displayed a firearm while committing the felony. If the judge determines that the defendant used or displayed a firearm while committing the felony, the sentencing court shall include that fact when entering the judgment that imposes the sentence for the felony conviction. (2013-369, s. 27.)