23-18. Persons who may apply for trustee for imprisoned debtor.
When any debtor is imprisoned in the penitentiary for any term, or in a county jail for any term more than 12 months, application by petition may be made by any creditor, the debtor, or by his or her spouse, or any of his or her relatives, for the appointment of a trustee to take charge of the estate of such debtor. (1868-9, c. 162, s. 40; Code, s. 2974; Rev., s. 1943; C.S., s. 1626; 1977, c. 549.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 23 - Debtor and Creditor
Article 3 - Trustee for Estate of Debtor Imprisoned for Crime.
§ 23-18 - Persons who may apply for trustee for imprisoned debtor.
§ 23-19 - Superior court appoints; copy of sentence to be produced.
§ 23-20 - Duties of trustee; accounting; oath.