Article 49.

Pleadings and Joinder.

§ 15A‑921.  Pleadings in criminal cases.

Subject to the provisions of this Article, the following may serve as pleadings of the State in criminal cases:

(1) Citation.

(2) Criminal summons.

(3) Warrant for arrest.

(4) Magistrate's order pursuant to G.S. 15A‑511 after arrest without warrant.

(5) Statement of charges.

(6) Information.

(7) Indictment. (1973, c. 1286, s. 1; 1975, c. 166, s. 18.)