148-83. Form, requisites and contents of petition; nature of hearing.
Such petition shall be addressed to the Industrial Commission, and must include a full statement of the facts upon which the claim is based, verified in the manner provided for verifying complaints in civil actions, and it may be supported by affidavits substantiating such claim. Upon its presentation the Industrial Commission shall fix a time and a place for a hearing, and shall mail notice to the claimant, and shall notify the Attorney General, at least 15 days before the time fixed therefor. (1947, c. 465, s. 2; 1963, c. 1174, s. 4; 1973, c. 1262, s. 10; 1997-388, s. 2.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 148 - State Prison System
Article 8 - Compensation to Persons Erroneously Convicted of Felonies.
§ 148-82 - Provision for compensation.
§ 148-83 - Form, requisites and contents of petition; nature of hearing.
§ 148-84 - Evidence; action by Industrial Commission; payment and amount of compensation.