N.C. Const. art. I, § 22
- Constitution
- Constitution of North Carolina
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Modes of prosecution. Except in misdemeanor cases initiated in the District Court Division, no person shall be put to answer any criminal charge but by indictment, presentment, or impeachment. But any person, when represented by counsel, may, under such regulations as the General Assembly shall prescribe, waive indictment in noncapital cases.
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