North Carolina General Statutes 15A-1116. Enforcement of sanctions
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 15A-1116
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
(a) Use of Contempt or Fine Collection Procedures: Notification of DMV. – If the person does not comply with a sanction ordered by the court, the court may proceed in accordance with Chapter 5A of the N.C. Gen. Stat.. If the person fails to pay a penalty or costs, the court may proceed in accordance with Article 84 of this Chapter. If the infraction is a motor vehicle infraction, the court must report a failure to pay the applicable penalty and costs to the Division of Motor Vehicles as specified in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-24.2
(b) No Order for Arrest. – If a person served with a citation for an infraction fails to appear to answer the charge, the court may issue a criminal summons to secure the person’s appearance, but an order for arrest may not be used in such cases. (1985, c. 764, s. 3; 1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 852, ss. 1, 2, 15.)