15-6.3. Credit for service of sentence while in another jurisdiction.
When a person in actual confinement under sentence of another jurisdiction is brought for trial before a court of this State, the court may, upon sentencing, specifically impose a sentence to be concurrently served and direct that such person receive credit against the sentence imposed for all time subsequently served in the jurisdiction possessing physical custody of such person. (1971, c. 828.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 15 - Criminal Procedure
Article 1 - General Provisions.
§ 15-1 - Statute of limitations for misdemeanors.
§ 15-4 - Accused entitled to counsel.
§ 15-6 - Imprisonment to be in county jail[Effective until January 1, 2023]
§ 15-6.3 - Credit for service of sentence while in another jurisdiction.
§ 15-7 - Postmortem examinations directed.
§ 15-8 - Stolen property returned to owner.
§ 15-10 - Speedy trial or discharge on commitment for felony.
§ 15-10.1 - Detainer; purpose; manner of use[Effective until January 1, 2023]
§ 15-10.4 - Mandatory disposition of detainers exception as to prisoners who are mentally ill.