15-176. Prisoner not to be tried in prison uniform.
It shall be unlawful for any sheriff, jailer or other officer to require any person imprisoned in jail to appear in any court for trial dressed in the uniform or dress of a prisoner or convict, or in any uniform or apparel other than ordinary civilian's dress, or with shaven or clipped head. And no person charged with a criminal offense shall be tried in any court while dressed in the uniform or dress of a prisoner or convict, or in any uniform or apparel other than ordinary civilian's dress, or with head shaven or clipped by or under the direction and requirement of any sheriff, jailer or other officer, unless the head was shaven or clipped while such person was serving a term of imprisonment for the commission of a crime.
Any sheriff, jailer or other officer who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1915, c. 124; C.S., s. 4646; 1993, c. 539, s. 296; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 15 - Criminal Procedure
Article 17 - Trial in Superior Court.
§ 15-166 - Exclusion of bystanders in trial for rape and sex offenses.
§ 15-167 - Extension of session of court by trial judge.
§ 15-168 - Justification as defense to libel.
§ 15-169 - Conviction of assault, when included in charge.
§ 15-170 - Conviction for a less degree or an attempt.
§ 15-172 - Verdict for murder in first or second degree.
§ 15-173 - Demurrer to the evidence.