§ 15A-901 – Application of Article.
15A-901. Application of Article. This Article applies to cases within the original jurisdiction of the superior court. (1973, c. 1286, s. 1.)
§ 15A-902 – Discovery procedure.
15A-902. Discovery procedure. (a) A party seeking discovery under this Article must, before filing any motion before a judge, request in writing that the other party comply voluntarily with the discovery request. A written request is not required if the parties agree in writing to voluntarily comply with the provisions of Article 48 of Chapter […]
§ 15A-903 – Disclosure of evidence by the State – Information subject to disclosure.
15A-903. Disclosure of evidence by the State – Information subject to disclosure. (a) Upon motion of the defendant, the court must order: (1) The State to make available to the defendant the complete files of all law enforcement agencies, investigatory agencies, and prosecutors’ offices involved in the investigation of the crimes committed or the prosecution […]
§ 15A-904 – Disclosure by the State – Certain information not subject to disclosure.
15A-904. Disclosure by the State – Certain information not subject to disclosure. (a) The State is not required to disclose written materials drafted by the prosecuting attorney or the prosecuting attorney’s legal staff for their own use at trial, including witness examinations, voir dire questions, opening statements, and closing arguments. Disclosure is also not required […]
§ 15A-905 – Disclosure of evidence by the defendant – Information subject to disclosure.
15A-905. Disclosure of evidence by the defendant – Information subject to disclosure. (a) Documents and Tangible Objects. – If the court grants any relief sought by the defendant under G.S. 15A-903, the court must, upon motion of the State, order the defendant to permit the State to inspect and copy or photograph books, papers, documents, […]
§ 15A-906 – Disclosure of evidence by the defendant – Certain evidence not subject to disclosure.
15A-906. Disclosure of evidence by the defendant – Certain evidence not subject to disclosure. Except as provided in G.S. 15A-905(b) this Article does not authorize the discovery or inspection of reports, memoranda, or other internal defense documents made by the defendant or his attorneys or agents in connection with the investigation or defense of the […]
§ 15A-907 – Continuing duty to disclose.
15A-907. Continuing duty to disclose. If a party, who is required to give or who voluntarily gives discovery pursuant to this Article, discovers prior to or during trial additional evidence or witnesses, or decides to use additional evidence or witnesses, and the evidence or witness is or may be subject to discovery or inspection under […]
§ 15A-908 – Regulation of discovery – Protective orders.
15A-908. Regulation of discovery – Protective orders. (a) Upon written motion of a party and a finding of good cause, which may include, but is not limited to a finding that there is a substantial risk to any person of physical harm, intimidation, bribery, economic reprisals, or unnecessary annoyance or embarrassment, the court may at […]
§ 15A-909 – Regulation of discovery – Time, place, and manner of discovery and inspection.
15A-909. Regulation of discovery – Time, place, and manner of discovery and inspection. An order of the court granting relief under this Article must specify the time, place, and manner of making the discovery and inspection permitted and may prescribe appropriate terms and conditions. (1973, c. 1286, s. 1.)
§ 15A-910 – Regulation of discovery – Failure to comply.
15A-910. Regulation of discovery – Failure to comply. (a) If at any time during the course of the proceedings the court determines that a party has failed to comply with this Article or with an order issued pursuant to this Article, the court in addition to exercising its contempt powers may (1) Order the party […]