State v. Byrd and Ex Parte Domestic Violence Protective Orders
August, 2015
Legislative summary(ies)
Several questions have arisen about the impact in domestic violence cases of the North Carolina Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Byrd, 363 N.C. 214 (2009). This memorandum briefly reviews the decision as well as proposed legislative changes in response.
Public Officials - Courts and Judicial Administration Roles
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