7A-315. Liability of State for witness fees in criminal cases when defendant not liable.
In a criminal action, if no prosecuting witness is designated by the court as liable for the costs, and the defendant is acquitted, or convicted and unable to pay, or a nolle prosequi is entered, or judgment is arrested, or probable cause is not found, or the grand jury fails to return a true bill, the State shall be liable for the witness fees allowed per G.S. 7A-314 and any expenses for blood tests and comparisons incurred per G.S. 8-50.1(a). (1965, c. 310, s. 1; 1979, c. 576, s. 4.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 7A - Judicial Department
Article 28 - Uniform Costs and Fees in the Trial Divisions.
§ 7A-304 - Costs in criminal actions.
§ 7A-305 - Costs in civil actions.
§ 7A-305.1 - Discovery, fee on filing verified petition.
§ 7A-306 - Costs in special proceedings.
§ 7A-307 - Costs in administration of estates.
§ 7A-308 - Miscellaneous fees and commissions.
§ 7A-308.1 - Fees on deposits and investments.
§ 7A-309 - Magistrate's special fees.
§ 7A-310 - Fees of commissioners and assessors appointed by magistrate.
§ 7A-311 - Uniform civil process fees.
§ 7A-312 - Uniform fees for jurors; meals.
§ 7A-313 - (Effective until January 1, 2023) Uniform jail fees.
§ 7A-313.1 - Fee for costs of electronic monitoring.
§ 7A-314 - Uniform fees for witnesses; experts; limit on number.
§ 7A-314.1 - Family court fees.
§ 7A-315 - Liability of State for witness fees in criminal cases when defendant not liable.
§ 7A-316 - Payment of witness fees in criminal actions.
§ 7A-317 - Counties and municipalities required to advance costs and fees.
§ 7A-317.1 - Disposition of fees in counties with unincorporated seats of court.
§ 7A-318 - Determination and disbursement of costs on and after date district court established.
§ 7A-320 - Costs are exclusive.
§ 7A-321 - Collection of offender fines and fees assessed by the court; collection assistance fee.