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North Carolina Statute of Limitations: Filing Deadlines by Case Type
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In North Carolina, most personal injury and breach of contract claims must be filed within 3 years under N.C.G.S. §1-52. Wrongful death suits carry a 2-year deadline, while felony charges face no time limit at all, and non-malicious misdemeanors must be charged within 2 years under N.C.G.S. §15-1.
Understanding filing deadlines is essential for anyone involved in a legal dispute in North Carolina. The statute of limitations sets the maximum amount of time a person has to file a lawsuit or the state has to bring criminal charges. Missing these deadlines almost always means losing the right to pursue a claim or prosecution entirely.
North Carolina divides these time limits into two main categories: civil statutes of limitations (for lawsuits between private parties) and criminal statutes of limitations (for prosecution of crimes by the state). Each category has different deadlines depending on the type of case.
This guide covers every major filing deadline in North Carolina, explains important exceptions and tolling rules, and provides the specific statutory references so you can verify each time limit yourself.
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North Carolina Civil Statute of Limitations
North Carolina's civil statute of limitations governs how long you have to file a lawsuit in state court. These deadlines are found primarily in Chapter 1, Articles 4 and 5 of the North Carolina General Statutes. Once the applicable deadline passes, the defendant can file a motion to dismiss, and the court will almost certainly grant it.
The clock typically starts on the date the injury or breach occurred, though North Carolina does apply a "discovery rule" in certain situations (discussed below).
Personal Injury Claims
North Carolina gives injured persons 3 years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. This deadline applies broadly to claims involving car accidents, slip-and-fall injuries, assault, battery, and most other negligence-based claims.
The governing statute is N.C.G.S. §1-52(16), which provides a three-year window for actions related to bodily injury caused by the negligence of another. That same subsection also sets an outer 10-year statute of repose: except for certain public-health and disability-based exceptions, no personal injury or property-damage claim under §1-52(16) can accrue more than 10 years after the defendant's last act or omission, even under the discovery rule.
Wrongful Death
A wrongful death lawsuit must be filed within 2 years of the date of death under N.C.G.S. §1-53(4). This deadline runs from the date of death, not from the date of the underlying injury that caused the death. Only the personal representative of the deceased person's estate may bring a wrongful death action in North Carolina.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice claims follow a 3-year statute of limitations under N.C.G.S. §1-15(c). However, North Carolina also imposes a 4-year statute of repose, meaning no claim can be filed more than 4 years after the date of the last act giving rise to the claim, regardless of when the injury was discovered.
There is one important exception. If a healthcare provider leaves a foreign object in a patient's body during a procedure, the patient has 1 year from the date the foreign object is discovered to file suit, but no more than 10 years from the date of the procedure. The foreign object must have no therapeutic or diagnostic purpose to qualify for this exception.
Property Damage
Claims for injury to personal property must be filed within 3 years under N.C.G.S. §1-52(4). This covers damage to vehicles, personal belongings, and other tangible items caused by another person's negligence or wrongful act.
Defamation (Libel and Slander)
Defamation claims carry the shortest civil deadline in North Carolina. Both libel (written defamation) and slander (spoken defamation) must be filed within 1 year under N.C.G.S. §1-54(3).
Fraud
Actions based on fraud or mistake must be filed within 3 years under N.C.G.S. §1-52(9). The clock starts when the fraud is discovered or should have been discovered through reasonable diligence, rather than when the fraudulent act occurred. When the fraud was a scam, our guide to North Carolina scam and fraud laws covers reporting it to the Attorney General and the separate claim available under the state's unfair and deceptive practices law.
Trespass
Claims for trespass on real property must be filed within 3 years under N.C.G.S. §1-52(3). If the trespass is a continuing one, the limitation period runs from the date of the original trespass.
Contract Disputes
North Carolina applies a 3-year statute of limitations to breach of contract claims under N.C.G.S. §1-52(1). This deadline applies to both written and oral contracts.
However, there are two important exceptions:
- Contracts under seal: If a contract is executed under seal, the statute of limitations extends to 10 years under N.C.G.S. §1-47(2).
- Sale of goods (UCC): Contracts for the sale of goods under the Uniform Commercial Code carry a 4-year statute of limitations under N.C.G.S. §25-2-725. The parties may reduce this period to no less than 1 year by agreement but may not extend it.
Product Liability
North Carolina applies a 3-year statute of limitations for product liability claims based on personal injury under N.C.G.S. §1-52(16). There is also a 12-year statute of repose under N.C.G.S. §1-46.1, meaning no product liability claim can be filed more than 12 years after the date of initial purchase, regardless of when the injury occurred. This 12-year period replaced a previous 6-year deadline effective October 1, 2009.
Collection of Rents
Actions for the recovery of rent must be filed within 3 years under N.C.G.S. §1-52.
Judgments
N.C.G.S. §1-47(1) gives a judgment holder 10 years from entry to commence an independent action upon the judgment, which produces a new judgment for any unpaid amount. The statute allows that action only once, and it does not continue the lien of the original judgment.
Two qualifications matter. First, N.C.G.S. §1-23 excludes from the 10 years any period in which an injunction or a statutory prohibition barred commencement of the action, and the Supreme Court of North Carolina held in East Bay Co. v. Baxley, No. 40PA25 (N.C. 23 Oct. 2026), that a bankruptcy automatic stay under 11 U.S.C. §362(a) is such a prohibition; 11 U.S.C. §108(c) then gives the creditor the later of that tolled state deadline or 30 days after notice that the stay has ended. A flat 10-year date read off the docket can therefore understate the real deadline. Second, the 10-year life of a docketed judgment lien on real property is a separate rule under N.C.G.S. §1-234, with its own text, and should not be conflated with the §1-47(1) limitations period.
Complete Civil Statute of Limitations Table
| Case Type | Time Limit | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Injury | 3 years (10-year repose) | N.C.G.S. §1-52(16) |
| Wrongful Death | 2 years | N.C.G.S. §1-53(4) |
| Medical Malpractice | 3 years (4-year repose) | N.C.G.S. §1-15(c) |
| Medical Malpractice (Foreign Object) | 1 year from discovery (10-year repose) | N.C.G.S. §1-15(c) |
| Property Damage | 3 years | N.C.G.S. §1-52(4) |
| Libel / Slander | 1 year | N.C.G.S. §1-54(3) |
| Fraud | 3 years (from discovery) | N.C.G.S. §1-52(9) |
| Trespass | 3 years | N.C.G.S. §1-52(3) |
| Breach of Contract (Written or Oral) | 3 years | N.C.G.S. §1-52(1) |
| Contract Under Seal | 10 years | N.C.G.S. §1-47(2) |
| Sale of Goods (UCC) | 4 years | N.C.G.S. §25-2-725 |
| Product Liability | 3 years (12-year repose) | N.C.G.S. §1-52(16), §1-46.1 |
| Collection of Rents | 3 years | N.C.G.S. §1-52 |
| Action upon a judgment (renewal) | 10 years from entry, tolled while a stay or injunction bars suit (§1-23) | N.C.G.S. §1-47(1) |
North Carolina Criminal Statute of Limitations
North Carolina's criminal statute of limitations determines how long prosecutors have to file charges after a crime has been committed. These time limits are found in N.C.G.S. §15-1 for misdemeanors. North Carolina stands out nationally because it has no statute of limitations for any felony offense, regardless of the felony's classification.
Felonies: No Time Limit
North Carolina does not impose any filing deadline for felony offenses. Prosecutors may bring charges at any time, no matter how many years have passed since the crime occurred. This applies to all felony classes under the Structured Sentencing Act:
- Class A: First-degree murder, use of a weapon of mass destruction resulting in injury
- Class B: Rape, other sexual offenses, offenses related to weapons of mass destruction
- Class C: Habitual felon sentencing, malicious maiming, kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill causing serious injury, embezzlement
- Class D: Voluntary manslaughter, burglary, arson, robbery with a firearm
- Class E: Serious child abuse, assault with a firearm on a law enforcement officer, malicious use of an explosive
- Class F: Perjury, bribery, elder abuse
- Class G: Identity theft, computer crimes, possession of a firearm by a felon
- Class H: Possession of stolen goods, larceny, forgery, making false reports
- Class I: Breaking and entering, possession of counterfeit tools
This approach is unique compared to most other states, which impose specific time limits on at least some categories of felonies. In North Carolina, even lower-level felonies like Class I breaking and entering can be prosecuted decades after the crime occurred.
Misdemeanors
North Carolina's rules for misdemeanors are set out in N.C.G.S. §15-1 and depend on whether the misdemeanor is classified as "malicious."
Malicious misdemeanors (those committed with willful malice or bad motive) have no statute of limitations. Prosecutors may bring charges at any time.
Non-malicious misdemeanors must be charged within 2 years of the date the crime was committed. If a charging document is found defective so that no judgment can be given on it, the state has an additional 1 year from the date the first prosecution was abandoned to bring a new charge.
Five specific misdemeanors listed in N.C.G.S. §15-1(b) must be charged within 10 years rather than the general 2 years. The list is exclusive, and each deadline attaches to the offense itself, not to the victim's age:
- Failure to report juvenile abuse, neglect, or dependency (N.C.G.S. §7B-301(b))
- Sexual battery (N.C.G.S. §14-27.33)
- Indecent liberties between children, which applies to an offender under 16 (N.C.G.S. §14-202.2)
- Misdemeanor child abuse (N.C.G.S. §14-318.2)
- Failure to report crimes against juveniles (N.C.G.S. §14-318.6)
Do not confuse §14-202.2 with N.C.G.S. §14-202.1, "Taking indecent liberties with children," which covers an offender 16 or older who is at least five years older than the child. That offense is a Class F felony, and because North Carolina sets no limitation period for felonies, the 10-year window in §15-1(b) does not apply to it at all.
Complete Criminal Statute of Limitations Table
| Offense Type | Time Limit | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| All Felonies (Classes A through I) | No limit | No statutory deadline |
| Malicious Misdemeanors | No limit | N.C.G.S. §15-1(a) |
| Five Misdemeanors Listed in N.C.G.S. §15-1(b) | 10 years | N.C.G.S. §15-1(b) |
| Non-Malicious Misdemeanors | 2 years | N.C.G.S. §15-1(a) |
Tolling and Exceptions in North Carolina
Several situations can pause (toll) or extend the statute of limitations in North Carolina. Understanding these exceptions is important because they can significantly affect filing deadlines.
Discovery Rule
North Carolina courts apply the "discovery rule" in cases where the injury is not immediately apparent. Under this doctrine, the statute of limitations does not begin to run until the plaintiff knew or should have known about the injury through the exercise of reasonable diligence.
This rule applies most commonly in medical malpractice, fraud, and latent defect cases. For fraud claims under N.C.G.S. §1-52(9), the statute explicitly starts from the date the fraud was discovered or should have been discovered.
Tolling for Minors
Under N.C.G.S. §1-17(a), if a person who has a cause of action is a minor (under 18) at the time the claim accrues, the statute of limitations is tolled until the disability is removed. Once the minor turns 18, they generally have the standard limitation period to file suit.
However, there is an important limitation. If a guardian ad litem is appointed to bring a legal action on the minor's behalf, the tolling no longer applies. The North Carolina Supreme Court has held that once a guardian ad litem is appointed, the statute of limitations begins to run, regardless of the minor's age.
Tolling for Mental Incompetence
If a person is deemed mentally incompetent at the time a cause of action accrues, the statute of limitations is tolled under N.C.G.S. §1-17 until the person is declared competent. The standard limitation period then begins to run from the date competency is restored.
Defendant Absence From the State
N.C.G.S. §1-21 addresses defendants who are out of state, but it is much narrower than it first appears. If the defendant was already outside North Carolina when the claim accrued, the limitation period runs from the defendant's return to the state. If the defendant was here when the claim accrued and then left, the absence is subtracted from the limitation period only where the defendant "departs from and resides out of this State, or remains continuously absent therefrom for one year or more." A short trip out of state tolls nothing.
The dispositive limit sits in the section's final paragraph: §1-21 "shall not apply to the extent that a court of this State has or continues to have jurisdiction over the person under the provisions of G.S. 1-75.4," North Carolina's long-arm statute. Because the long-arm statute reaches most out-of-state defendants who caused an injury in North Carolina, absence tolling usually does not apply at all. Assume the ordinary deadline governs, and confirm with a North Carolina attorney before relying on §1-21 to revive a claim that otherwise looks late.
Statute of Repose vs. Statute of Limitations
North Carolina draws an important distinction between statutes of limitations and statutes of repose. A statute of limitations can be tolled or paused by discovery rules, minority, or other exceptions. A statute of repose is an absolute deadline that cannot be extended for any reason (except for the foreign object exception in medical malpractice cases).
Key statutes of repose in North Carolina include:
- Personal injury and property damage (discovery-rule claims): 10 years from the defendant's last act or omission (N.C.G.S. §1-52(16))
- Medical malpractice: 4 years from the last act of the defendant (N.C.G.S. §1-15(c))
- Product liability: 12 years from the date of initial purchase (N.C.G.S. §1-46.1)
- Real property improvements: 6 years from the later of the last act or substantial completion (N.C.G.S. §1-50(a)(5))
What Happens If You Miss the Deadline
If you fail to file a civil lawsuit before the statute of limitations expires, the defendant can raise it as an affirmative defense and file a motion to dismiss. North Carolina courts consistently enforce these deadlines, and a dismissal on statute of limitations grounds is almost always permanent. The claim is lost forever.
For criminal cases, if prosecutors attempt to bring charges after the statute of limitations has expired for a non-malicious misdemeanor, the defendant can move to dismiss the charges. Because North Carolina has no statute of limitations for felonies or malicious misdemeanors, this defense is available only for non-malicious misdemeanors charged more than 2 years after the offense (or more than 10 years for the five misdemeanors listed in N.C.G.S. §15-1(b)).
Filing an insurance claim or negotiating with an insurance adjuster does not pause or extend the statute of limitations. The clock continues to run during these activities, so it is important to track deadlines even while settlement discussions are ongoing.
Practical Tips for Filing in North Carolina
- Document the date of injury or discovery carefully. The exact start date of the statute of limitations can determine whether your case survives a motion to dismiss.
- Consult a North Carolina attorney early. An attorney can identify which statute of limitations applies to your specific situation and whether any tolling provisions might extend your deadline.
- Do not rely on settlement negotiations to preserve your rights. The statute of limitations runs during negotiations. If settlement talks stall, you may need to file suit to protect your claim.
- Understand the difference between statutes of limitations and statutes of repose. Even if the statute of limitations has not expired, a statute of repose may bar your claim if too much time has passed since the underlying act.
- Keep records of all communications. Documentation of when you discovered an injury or defect can be critical if the discovery rule is at issue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in North Carolina?
North Carolina provides a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims under N.C.G.S. §1-52(16). The clock starts on the date the injury was sustained. If the injury was not immediately discoverable, the discovery rule may delay the start date to when the plaintiff knew or should have known about the injury.
Is there a statute of limitations for felonies in North Carolina?
No. North Carolina does not impose any time limit on prosecuting felony offenses. This applies to all felony classes from Class A (murder) through Class I (breaking and entering). Prosecutors may bring felony charges at any time, regardless of how many years have passed since the crime occurred.
How long do I have to file a breach of contract claim in North Carolina?
The general statute of limitations for breach of contract in North Carolina is 3 years under N.C.G.S. §1-52(1). This applies to both written and oral contracts. Contracts executed under seal have a longer 10-year deadline under N.C.G.S. §1-47(2), and contracts for the sale of goods under the UCC carry a 4-year deadline under N.C.G.S. §25-2-725.
Can the statute of limitations be paused or extended in North Carolina?
Yes. North Carolina law provides several tolling provisions. The statute of limitations may be paused if the plaintiff is a minor (under N.C.G.S. §1-17(a)) or mentally incompetent, or if the injury was not immediately discoverable (discovery rule). Absence-from-state tolling under N.C.G.S. §1-21 exists but rarely helps, because it does not apply where a North Carolina court has long-arm jurisdiction over the defendant under N.C.G.S. §1-75.4. Statutes of repose generally cannot be extended by tolling.
What is the difference between a statute of limitations and a statute of repose in North Carolina?
A statute of limitations sets a deadline that starts when an injury occurs or is discovered and can be paused by tolling provisions. A statute of repose sets an absolute deadline measured from a specific event (like the date of a medical procedure or product purchase) that cannot be extended regardless of when the injury was discovered or whether tolling applies. North Carolina has statutes of repose for medical malpractice (4 years), product liability (12 years), and real property improvements (6 years).
Updates
Corrected the three mislabeled offenses in the 10-year misdemeanor list under N.C.G.S. §15-1(b) and rewrote the out-of-state tolling section to explain the limits in N.C.G.S. §1-21, including the long-arm jurisdiction exception that usually defeats it.
Added North Carolina's 10-year statute of repose (N.C.G.S. §1-52(16)) for personal-injury and property-damage claims, which the page previously omitted even though it cites that exact subsection for the 3-year deadline.
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The Law Behind This Article
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North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 1: Civil Procedure.
§ 1-52Three yearsIn forcecited in 9 of our articles
Within three years an action - (1) Upon a contract, obligation or liability arising out of a contract, express or implied, except those mentioned in the preceding sections or in G.S. 1-53(1). (1a) Upon the official bond of a public officer. (2) Upon a liability created by statute, either state or federal, unless some other time is mentioned in the statute creating it. (3) For trespass upon real property. When the trespass is a continuing one, the action shall be commenced within three years from the original trespass, and not thereafter. (4) For taking, detaining, converting or injuring any goods or chattels, including action for their specific recovery. (5) For criminal conversation, or for any other injury to the person or rights of another, not arising on contract and not hereafter enumerated, except as provided by G.S. 1-17(d) and (e). (6) Against the sureties of any executor, administrator, collector or guardian on the official bond of their principal; within three years after the breach thereof complained of.
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Cited in 868 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Forbis v. Neal (Supreme Court of North Carolina 2007, 361 N.C. 519)“…hat the statute of limitations bars plaintiffs’ action. N.C.G.S. § 1-52(9) provides that actions for “relief on…”
- Pembee Mfg. Corp. v. Cape Fear Const. Co., Inc. (Supreme Court of North Carolina 1985, 313 N.C. 488)“…This common law rule is modified by the provisions of N.C.G.S. § 1-52(1), (5), and (16), which provide:…”
- Barger v. McCoy Hillard & Parks (Supreme Court of North Carolina 1997, 346 N.C. 650)“…e and was thus subject to the statute of limitations in N.C.G.S. § 1-52(5). Plaintiffs argue further that a cau…”
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Also relied on in: North Carolina Dog Bite Laws: Liability and Victim Rights, North Carolina Car Accident Laws: Fault, Insurance, and Your Claim, North Carolina Debt Collection Laws: No Wage Garnishment Procedure, and the Piercers That Reach Anyway
§ 1-53Two yearsIn forcecited in 6 of our articles
Within two years - (1) An action against a local unit of government upon a contract, obligation or liability arising out of a contract, express or implied. Unless otherwise provided by law, if the preceding sentence of this subsection would bar commencement of a cause of action arising out of a contract to improve real property: (i) such an action may be brought no later than 90 days after substantial completion, provided proper notice of the claim has been given if required by contract, or (ii) if prior to substantial completion the contract was terminated by either party, such an action may be brought no later than 90 days after the date of termination of the contract. As used in this subdivision, "substantial completion" has the same meaning as in G.S. 1-50(a)(5)c. This subdivision shall not apply to actions based upon bonds, notes and interest coupons or when a different period of limitation is prescribed by this Article. (2) An action to recover the penalty for usury, including an action regarding the financing of usurious points, usurious fees, or other usurious charges; the two-year period shall accrue with each payment made and accepted on the loan.
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Cited in 111 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Raftery v. Wm. C. Vick Construction Co. (Supreme Court of North Carolina 1976, 291 N.C. 180)“…statute of limitation bears upon plaintiff’s action except G.S. 1-53(4), which prescribed a two-year period…”
- Dunn v. Pacific Employers Insurance (Supreme Court of North Carolina 1992, 332 N.C. 129)“…atal illness was diagnosed and therefore time-barred by N.C.G.S. § 1-53(4). The trial court granted these motio…”
- Dennis v. City of Albemarle (Supreme Court of North Carolina 1955, 242 N.C. 263)“…issioners as required by this charter provision and also by G.S. 1-53. G.S. 1-53, presently codified a…”
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Also relied on in: Medical Malpractice Laws in North Carolina (2026): Caps, Motorcycle Accident Laws in North Carolina (2026): Deadlines, Truck Accident Laws in North Carolina (2026): Deadlines & Liability
§ 1-15Statute runs from accrual of actionIn forcecited in 3 of our articles
(a) Civil actions can only be commenced within the periods prescribed in this Chapter, after the cause of action has accrued, except where in special cases a different limitation is prescribed by statute. (b) Repealed by Session Laws 1979, c. 654, s. 3. (c) Except where otherwise provided by statute, a cause of action for malpractice arising out of the performance of or failure to perform professional services shall be deemed to accrue at the time of the occurrence of the last act of the defendant giving rise to the cause of action: Provided that whenever there is bodily injury to the person, economic or monetary loss, or a defect in or damage to property which originates under circumstances making the injury, loss, defect or damage not readily apparent to the claimant at the time of its origin, and the injury, loss, defect or damage is discovered or should reasonably be discovered by the claimant two or more years after the occurrence of the last act of the defendant giving rise to the cause of action, suit must be commenced within one year from the date discovery is made: Provided nothing herein shall be construed to reduce the statute of limitation in any such case below…
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Cited in 185 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Black v. Littlejohn (Supreme Court of North Carolina 1985, 312 N.C. 626)“…ed as follows: The clear purpose of the exception in G.S. 1-15(c) allowing for a four-year limitation…”
- Ballenger v. Crowell (Court of Appeals of North Carolina 1978, 38 N.C. App. 50)“…0 years of the last act of the defendant. This amendment to G.S. 1-15 was effective 22 July 1971. Subs…”
- Wilder v. Amatex Corp. (Supreme Court of North Carolina 1985, 314 N.C. 550)“…ively on the ten-year statute of repose contained in former N.C.Gen.Stat. § 1-15(b). In these orders the trial court rec…”
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Also relied on in: North Carolina Medical Records Retention Laws (2026 Guide)
§ 1-46.1Twelve yearsIn force
Within 12 years an action - (1) No action for the recovery of damages for personal injury, death, or damage to property based upon or arising out of any alleged defect or any failure in relation to a product shall be brought more than 12 years after the date of initial purchase for use or consumption. (2) Reserved for future codification purposes.
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Cited in 11 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2025
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Robinson v. Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, L.L.C. (Court of Appeals of North Carolina 2011, 209 N.C. App. 310)“…d Article 5 of Chapter 1 of the General Statutes by adding N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-46.1 (1) (2009), which provides: No action…”
- Weiss v. Cont'l Aerospace Techs. (Court of Appeals of North Carolina 2025)“…Section 1-50(a)(6) was repealed in 2009 and replaced with N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-46.1, extending the time to file a claim to…”
- Michael Bond v. Johnson & Johnson (Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit 2022)“…tute of repose and enacted a twelve-year statute of repose (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-46.1(1)), which uses identical language to…”
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§ 1-47Ten yearsIn force
Within ten years an action - (1) Upon a judgment or decree of any court of the United States, or of any state or territory thereof, from the date of its entry. No such action may be brought more than once, or have the effect to continue the lien of the original judgment. (1a) Upon a judgment rendered by a justice of the peace, from its date. (2) Upon a sealed instrument or an instrument of conveyance of an interest in real property, against the principal thereto. Provided, however, that if action on an instrument is filed, the defendant or defendants in such action may file a counterclaim arising out of the same transaction or transactions as are the subject of plaintiff's claim, although a shorter statute of limitations would otherwise apply to defendant's counterclaim. Such counterclaim may be filed against such parties as provided in G.S. 1A-1, Rules of Civil Procedure.
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Cited in 95 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2025
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Ken-Lu Enterprises, Inc. v. Neal (Court of Appeals of North Carolina 1976, 29 N.C. App. 78)“…ot file within the Act’s one-year period, but contends that G.S. 1-47 (2) permits such a filing within ten ye…”
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of North Carolina v. Odell Associates, Inc. (Court of Appeals of North Carolina 1983, 61 N.C. App. 350)“…of limitations under the provisions of *360 G.S. 1-47(2). Plaintiff concedes that the last re…”
- North Carolina National Bank v. Holshouser (Court of Appeals of North Carolina 1978, 38 N.C. App. 165)“…s that, as the security instrument was executed under seal, G.S. 1-47(2) is the applicable statute and theref…”
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§ 1-54One yearIn forcecited in 2 of our articles
Within one year an action or proceeding - (1) Repealed by Session Laws 1975, c. 252, s. 5. (2) Upon a statute, for a penalty or forfeiture, where the action is given to the State alone, or in whole or in part to the party aggrieved, or to a common informer, except where the statute imposing it prescribes a different limitation. (3) For libel and slander. (4) Against a public officer, for the escape of a prisoner arrested or imprisoned on civil process. (5) For the year's allowance of a surviving spouse or children. (6) For a deficiency judgment on any debt, promissory note, bond or other evidence of indebtedness after the foreclosure of a mortgage or deed of trust on real estate securing such debt, promissory note, bond or other evidence of indebtedness, which period of limitation above prescribed commences with the date of the delivery of the deed pursuant to the foreclosure sale: Provided, however, that if an action on the debt, note, bond or other evidence of indebtedness secured would be earlier barred by the expiration of the remainder of any other period of limitation prescribed by this subchapter, that limitation shall govern. (7) Repealed by Session Laws 1971, c.
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Cited in 98 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Dickens v. Puryear (Supreme Court of North Carolina 1981, 302 N.C. 437)“…r statute of limitations applicable to assault and battery. G.S. 1-54(3). Thus this appeal raises two…”
- State v. Ridgeway Brands Manufacturing, LLC (Supreme Court of North Carolina 2008, 362 N.C. 431)“…ajority in the Court of Appeals looked to two statutes: N.C.G.S. §§ 1-54(2) and 66-291(c) (2005). Id.…”
- Fowler v. Valencourt (Supreme Court of North Carolina 1993, 334 N.C. 345)“…ing. Giving the words used by the General Assembly in N.C.G.S. § 1-54(3), their plain, ordinary and universal…”
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Also relied on in: North Carolina Defamation Laws: Libel & Slander (2026)
§ 1-17DisabilitiesIn forcecited in 3 of our articles
(a) A person entitled to commence an action who is under a disability at the time the cause of action accrued may bring his or her action within the time limited in this Subchapter, after the disability is removed, except in an action for the recovery of real property, or to make an entry or defense founded on the title to real property, or to rents and services out of the real property, when the person must commence his or her action, or make the entry, within three years next after the removal of the disability, and at no time thereafter. For the purpose of this section, a person is under a disability if the person meets one or more of the following conditions: (1) The person is within the age of 18 years. (2) The person is insane. (3) The person is incompetent as defined in G.S. 35A-1101(7) or (8). (a1) For those persons under a disability on January 1, 1976, as a result of being imprisoned on a criminal charge, or in execution under sentence for a criminal offense, the statute of limitations shall commence to run and no longer be tolled from January 1, 1976.
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- Shearin v. Lloyd (Supreme Court of North Carolina 1957, 246 N.C. 363)“…the removal of the disability, and at no time thereafter.” G.S. 1-17; G.S. 1-20; White v. Scott,…”
- Bryant v. Adams (Court of Appeals of North Carolina 1994, 116 N.C. App. 448)“…ility action, G.S. § 1-50(6), is tolled by the operation of G.S. § 1-17, the statutory provision which allows a…”
- King by and Through Small v. Albemarle Hospital Authority (Supreme Court of North Carolina 2018, 370 N.C. 467)“…e Court of Appeals, arguing that the plain language of N.C.G.S. § 1-17(b) tolled the statute of limitations pe…”
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§ 1-50Six yearsIn force
(a) Within six years an action - (1) Repealed by Session Laws 1997-297, s. 1. (2) Against an executor, administrator, collector, or guardian on his official bond, within six years after the auditing of his final account by the proper officer, and the filing of the audited account as required by law. (3) For injury to any incorporeal hereditament. (4) Against a corporation, or the holder of a certificate or duplicate certificate of stock in the corporation, on account of any dividend, either a cash or stock dividend, paid or allotted by the corporation to the holder of the certificate or duplicate certificate of stock in the corporation. (5) a. No action to recover damages based upon or arising out of the defective or unsafe condition of an improvement to real property shall be brought more than six years from the later of the specific last act or omission of the defendant giving rise to the cause of action or substantial completion of the improvement. b. For purposes of this subdivision, an action based upon or arising out of the defective or unsafe condition of an improvement to real property includes: 1.
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Cited in 142 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
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- Boudreau v. Baughman (Supreme Court of North Carolina 1988, 322 N.C. 331)“…added.) Defendants, on the other hand, maintain that N.C.G.S. § 1-50(6) controls. Section 1-50(6) provides:…”
- Bernick v. Jurden (Supreme Court of North Carolina 1982, 306 N.C. 435)“…alia, that his warranty claims are not barred because G.S. § 1-50(6) is the applicable statute of limitat…”
- Lamb v. Wedgewood South Corp. (Supreme Court of North Carolina 1983, 308 N.C. 419)“…vember 1980 only as to plaintiff’s claim on the ground that G.S. 1-50(5) barred her claim. Judge Cornelius de…”
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§ 1-21Defendant out of State; when action begun or judgment enforcedIn force
If when the cause of action accrues or judgment is rendered or docketed against a person, he is out of the State, action may be commenced, or judgment enforced within the times herein limited after the return of the person into this State, and if, after such cause of action accrues or judgment is rendered or docketed, such person departs from and resides out of this State, or remains continuously absent therefrom for one year or more, the time of his absence shall not be a part of the time limited for the commencement of the action or the enforcement of the judgment. Provided, that where a cause of action arose outside of this State and is barred by the laws of the jurisdiction in which it arose, no action may be maintained in the courts of this State for the enforcement thereof, except where the cause of action originally accrued in favor of a resident of this State. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the extent that a court of this State has or continues to have jurisdiction over the person under the provisions of G.S. 1-75.4. (C.C.P., s. 41; 1881, c. 258, ss. 1, 2; Code, s. 162; Rev., s. 366; C.S., s. 411; 1955, c. 544; 1979, c. 525, s. 1.)
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Cited in 25 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2025
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Stokes v. Wilson and Redding Law Firm (Court of Appeals of North Carolina 1984, 72 N.C. App. 107)“…ain circumstances, the North Carolina “borrowing statute,” N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-21 (1983). G.S. § 1-21 (1983), if applica…”
- Little v. Stevens (Supreme Court of North Carolina 1966, 267 N.C. 328)“…ure’s intention when, by Sess. L. 1955, ch. 544, it amended G.S. 1-21. This statute, with the 1955 amendment…”
- Merchants & Planters National Bank of Sherman v. Appleyard (Supreme Court of North Carolina 1953, 238 N.C. 145)“…pleaded, in view of the provisions of the Code, § 162 (now G.S. § 1-21). The Court, in considering the statute…”
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North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 15: Criminal Procedure.
§ 15-1Statute of limitations for misdemeanorsIn force
(a) The crimes of deceit and malicious mischief, and the crime of petit larceny where the value of the property does not exceed five dollars ($5.00), and all misdemeanors except malicious misdemeanors, shall be charged within two years after the commission of the same, and not afterwards: Provided, that if any pleading shall be defective, so that no judgment can be given thereon, another prosecution may be instituted for the same offense, within one year after the first shall have been abandoned by the State. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, the following misdemeanors shall be charged within 10 years of the commission of the crime: (1) G.S. 7B-301(b). (2) G.S. 14-27.33. (3) G.S. 14-202.2. (4) G.S. 14-318.2. (5) G.S. 14-318.6. (1826, c. 11; R.C., c. 35, s. 8; Code, s. 1177; Rev., s. 3147; 1907, c. 408; C.S., s. 4512; 1943, c. 543; 2017-57, s. 17.8.(a); 2017-212, s. 5.3; 2019-245, s. 2(a).)
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Cited in 22 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2025
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- State v. Brewer (Supreme Court of North Carolina 1963, 258 N.C. 533)“…osecution is barred by the two-year Statute of Limitations, G.S. 15-1. Two. It “contains within one count thr…”
- State v. Taylor (Court of Appeals of North Carolina 2011, 212 N.C. App. 238)“…244 N.C. 68, 70 , 92 S.E.2d 461, 463 (1956) (citing N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15-1 and State v. Williams,…”
- State v. Whittle (Court of Appeals of North Carolina 1995, 118 N.C. App. 130)“…er the commission of the same, and not afterwards.... N.C.G.S. § 15-1 (1983) (emphasis added). Our courts hav…”
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North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 14: Criminal Law.
§ 14-202.1Taking indecent liberties with childrenIn forcecited in 3 of our articles
(a) A person is guilty of taking indecent liberties with children if, being 16 years of age or more and at least five years older than the child in question, he either: (1) Willfully takes or attempts to take any immoral, improper, or indecent liberties with any child of either sex under the age of 16 years for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire; or (2) Willfully commits or attempts to commit any lewd or lascivious act upon or with the body or any part or member of the body of any child of either sex under the age of 16 years. (b) Taking indecent liberties with children is punishable as a Class F felony. (1955, c. 764; 1975, c. 779; 1979, c. 760, s. 5; 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1316, s. 47; 1981, c. 63, s. 1, c. 179, s. 14; 1993, c. 539, s. 1201; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
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- State v. Weaver (Supreme Court of North Carolina 1982, 306 N.C. 629)“…g indecent liberties with a child under the age of sixteen, G.S. 14-202.1 (1981); assaulting a child under the ag…”
- State v. Elam (Supreme Court of North Carolina 1981, 302 N.C. 157)“…nt, for the first time in the Court of Appeals, argued that G.S. 14-202.1 is unconstitutional. The constitutional…”
- Smith Ex Rel. Smith v. Smith (Court of Appeals of North Carolina 2001, 145 N.C. App. 434)“…tes, such as taking indecent liberties with children under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-202.1 . Reversed. Judge CAMPBELL concurs.…”
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Also relied on in: North Carolina Age of Consent Laws: Statutes and Reporting, North Carolina Sexting Laws: Legal Consequences and Penalties
§ 14-202.2Indecent liberties between childrenIn force
(a) A person who is under the age of 16 years is guilty of taking indecent liberties with children if the person either: (1) Willfully takes or attempts to take any immoral, improper, or indecent liberties with any child of either sex who is at least three years younger than the defendant for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire; or (2) Willfully commits or attempts to commit any lewd or lascivious act upon or with the body or any part or member of the body of any child of either sex who is at least three years younger than the defendant for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire. (b) A violation of this section is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1995, c. 494, s. 1; 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 742, s. 12.)
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Cited in 21 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2013
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- In re T.S. (Court of Appeals of North Carolina 1999, 133 N.C. App. 272)“…31 December 1997 in a juvenile petition with violation of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-202.2 (Cum. Supp. 1998). The petition allege…”
- In re B.E. (Court of Appeals of North Carolina 2007, 186 N.C. App. 656)“…itting indecent liberties between children, in violation of N.C. Gen.Stat. § 14-202.2, and the subsequent dispositional order…”
- In re T.C.S. (Court of Appeals of North Carolina 2002, 148 N.C. App. 297)“…d under the “Indecent liberties between children” statute, N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-202.2 (1999), which states as follows: (a)…”
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§ 14-27.33Sexual batteryIn force
(a) A person is guilty of sexual battery if the person, for the purpose of sexual arousal, sexual gratification, or sexual abuse, engages in sexual contact with another person: (1) By force and against the will of the other person; or (2) Who has a mental disability or who is mentally incapacitated or physically helpless, and the person performing the act knows or should reasonably know that the other person has a mental disability or is mentally incapacitated or physically helpless. (b) Any person who commits the offense defined in this section is guilty of a Class A1 misdemeanor. (2003-252, s. 2; 2015-181, s. 15; 2018-47, s. 4(d).)
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Cited in 21 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- State v. Stewart (Supreme Court of North Carolina 2024)“…eral Assembly recodified the crime of sexual battery as N.C.G.S. § 14-27.33 effective 1 December 2015, and applica…”
- In re J.U. (Supreme Court of North Carolina 2023)“…mined that force is required to commit sexual battery. N.C.G.S. § 14-27.33(a) (2021).1 Thus, any petition alleging…”
- In re: S.A.A. (Court of Appeals of North Carolina 2016, 251 N.C. App. 131)“…factor indicating his 4 Section 14-27.5A was recodified as N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-27.33 by Session Laws 2015-181, s. 15, effect…”
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§ 14-318.2Child abuse a misdemeanorIn forcecited in 2 of our articles
(a) Any parent of a child less than 16 years of age, or any other person providing care to or supervision of such child, who inflicts physical injury, or who allows physical injury to be inflicted, or who creates or allows to be created a substantial risk of physical injury, upon or to such child by other than accidental means is guilty of the Class A1 misdemeanor of child abuse. (b) The Class A1 misdemeanor of child abuse is an offense additional to other civil and criminal provisions and is not intended to repeal or preclude any other sanctions or remedies. (c) A parent who abandons an infant less than 30 days of age pursuant to G.S. 14-322.3 shall not be prosecuted under this section for any acts or omissions related to the care of that infant. (d) Any parent of a child less than 18 years of age, or any other person providing care to or supervision of the child, is not guilty of a violation of this section for raising a child consistent with the child's biological sex, including referring to a child consistent with the child's biological sex, and making related mental health or medical decisions based on the child's biological sex.
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Cited in 40 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2025
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- State v. Walden (Supreme Court of North Carolina 1982, 306 N.C. 466)“…477 meanor offense of child abuse proscribed in G.S. 14-318.2. Although the defendant may well be gui…”
- State v. Fredell (Supreme Court of North Carolina 1973, 283 N.C. 242)“…(1948). Defendant was charged with a violation of G.S. 14-318.2(a), which provides: “Any parent…”
- State v. Byrd (Supreme Court of North Carolina 1983, 309 N.C. 132)“…ons to dismiss at the close of the State’s evidence. G.S. 14-318.2 provides: (a) Any parent of a ch…”
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Also relied on in: North Carolina Car Seat Laws (2026): Ages, Exemptions & Fines
§ 14-318.6Failure to report crimes against juveniles; penaltyIn force
(a) Definitions. - As used in this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Juvenile. - As defined in G.S. 7B-101. For the purposes of this section, the age of the juvenile at the time of the abuse or offense governs. (2) Serious bodily injury. - As defined in G.S. 14-318.4(d). (3) Serious physical injury. - As defined in G.S. 14-318.4(d). (4) Sexually violent offense. - An offense committed against a juvenile that is a sexually violent offense as defined in G.S. 14-208.6(5). This term also includes the following: an attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit any of these offenses; aiding and abetting any of these offenses. (5) Violent offense. - Any offense that inflicts upon the juvenile serious bodily injury or serious physical injury by other than accidental means. This term also includes the following: an attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit any of these offenses; aiding and abetting any of these offenses. (b) Requirement. - Any person 18 years of age or older who knows or should have reasonably known that a juvenile has been or is the victim of a violent offense, sexual offense, or misdemeanor child abuse under G.S.
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North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 25: Uniform Commercial Code.
§ 25-2-725Statute of limitations in contracts for saleIn force
(a) An action for breach of any contract for sale must be commenced within four years after the cause of action has accrued. By the original agreement the parties may reduce the period of limitation to not less than one year but may not extend it. (b) A cause of action accrues when the breach occurs, regardless of the aggrieved party's lack of knowledge of the breach. A breach of warranty occurs when tender of delivery is made, except that where a warranty explicitly extends to future performance of the goods and discovery of the breach must await the time of such performance the cause of action accrues when the breach is or should have been discovered. (c) Where an action commenced within the time limited by subsection (a) [of this section] is so terminated as to leave available a remedy by another action for the same breach such other action may be commenced after the expiration of the time limited and within twelve months after the termination of the first action. (d) This section does not alter the law on tolling of the statute of limitations nor does it apply to causes of action which have accrued before this chapter becomes effective.
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Cited in 41 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Bernick v. Jurden (Supreme Court of North Carolina 1982, 306 N.C. 435)“…he commencement of the action and were therefore barred “by G.S. 25-2-725, laches and other applicable statutes o…”
- Sunamerica Financial Corp. v. Bonham (Supreme Court of North Carolina 1991, 328 N.C. 254)“…limitations as an affirmative defense. See N.C.G.S. § 25-2-725 (1986). Defendant also filed a m…”
- North Carolina National Bank v. Holshouser (Court of Appeals of North Carolina 1978, 38 N.C. App. 165)“…insists that the four-year statute of limitations found in G.S. 25-2-725 is the applicable statute and that, as…”
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North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 7B: Juvenile Code.
§ 7B-301Duty to report abuse, neglect, dependency, or death due to maltreatmentIn force
(a) Any person or institution who has cause to suspect that any juvenile is abused, neglected, or dependent, as defined by G.S. 7B-101, or has died as the result of maltreatment, shall report the case of that juvenile to the director of the department of social services in the county where the juvenile resides or is found. The report may be made orally, by telephone, or in writing. The report shall include information as is known to the person making it including the name and address of the juvenile; the name and address of the juvenile's parent, guardian, or caretaker; the age of the juvenile; the names and ages of other juveniles in the home; the present whereabouts of the juvenile if not at the home address; the nature and extent of any injury or condition resulting from abuse, neglect, or dependency; and any other information which the person making the report believes might be helpful in establishing the need for protective services or court intervention. If the report is made orally or by telephone, the person making the report shall give the person's name, address, and telephone number.
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Cited in 24 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2025
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Dobson v. Harris (Supreme Court of North Carolina 2000, 352 N.C. 77)“…3 (1995) (repealed and recodified as *78 N.C.G.S. § 7B-301 (1999)), 1 that require an…”
- Kroh v. Kroh (Court of Appeals of North Carolina 2002, 152 N.C. App. 347)“…352 N.C. 77, 79 , 530 S.E.2d 829, 832 (2000). However, N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-301 (2001) imposes an affirmative duty upon…”
- State v. Ditenhafer (Court of Appeals of North Carolina 2018)“…egal duty to disclose the abuse of her daughter pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-301 (2015), and the statute criminalizes su…”
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Sources and References
- N.C.G.S. §1-52 (Three-Year Limitations)(ncleg.gov).gov
- North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 1, Article 5 (Limitations)(ncleg.gov).gov
- N.C.G.S. §15-1 (Statute of Limitations for Misdemeanors)(ncleg.gov).gov
- N.C.G.S. §1-53 (Two-Year Limitations)(ncleg.net).gov
- N.C.G.S. §1-15 (Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice)(ncleg.net).gov
- North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 1, Article 3 (Limitations)(ncleg.net).gov
- N.C.G.S. Chapter 25 (Uniform Commercial Code)(ncleg.gov).gov
- North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 1 (Civil Procedure)(ncleg.gov).gov
- N.C.G.S. §1-21 (Defendant out of State; when action begun or judgment enforced)(ncleg.gov)
- N.C.G.S. §25-2-725 (Statute of limitations in contracts for sale)(ncleg.gov)
- N.C.G.S. §14-202.1 (Taking indecent liberties with children)(ncleg.gov)
- N.C.G.S. §14-318.6 (Failure to report crimes against juveniles; penalty)(ncleg.gov)