120-9. Freedom of speech.
The members shall have freedom of speech and debate in the General Assembly, and shall not be liable to impeachment or question, in any court or place out of the General Assembly, for words therein spoken. (1787, c. 277, s. 3, P.R.; R.C., c. 52, s. 29; Code, s. 2849; Rev., s. 4404; C.S., 6093; 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 1037, s. 1; 2000-140, s. 28.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 120 - General Assembly
Article 2 - Duty and Privilege of Members.
§ 120-5 - Presiding officers may administer oaths.
§ 120-6 - Members to convene at appointed time and place.
§ 120-6.1 - Request that reconvened session not be held.
§ 120-7 - Penalty for failure to discharge duty.