N.C. Const. art. I, § 23
- Constitution
- Constitution of North Carolina
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Rights of accused. In all criminal prosecutions, every person charged with crime has the right to be informed of the accusation and to confront the accusers and witnesses with other testimony, and to have counsel for defense, and not be compelled to give self-incriminating evidence, or to pay costs, jail fees, or necessary witness fees of the defense, unless found guilty.
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