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DAILY BULLETIN
The General Assembly of North Carolina
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' BULLETIN NO. 36
-253- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 1971
PUBLIC BILLS INTRODUCED
SENATE
S 211 Communications-scramblers GS 14
Introducer: Kirby Sent to CORRECTN
"To amend Article 30 of Chapter 14 of the General Statutes by adding a new section
to restrict the use of radio communications scramblers." Adds new GS 14-225.1 to define
"scrambler" as any device for rendering speech transmission unintelligible or for un¬
scrambling unintelligible speech at receiving end. Makes it unlawful for any person,
firm or corporation to install or operate scrambler to transmit or receive any speech
transmission on assigned frequency within the geographical area to which frequency is
assigned without written authorization of licensee of assigned frequency. Makes violation
misdemeanor punishable by fine or imprisonment not to exceed two years, or both. Upon
conviction, scrambler involved to be confiscated and destroyed by county sheriff.
S 212 Divorce complaints GS 50
Introducer: McGeachy Sent to JUDIC 2
"To amend G.S. 50-8 relating to contents of complaints in actions for divorce. "
Adds new paragraph to GS 50-8 (contents of complaint) requiring that complaint in action
for divorce state whether there is a minor child and, if so, name and age of child.
S 213 Technical changes-courts GS 7, 7A, 8, 9, 15
Introducers: Bailey and Harrington Sent to COURTS
"To make certain technical and editorial amendments to Chapters 7, 7A, 8} 9 , and
IS of the General Statutes required by the Judicial Department Act of 19653 as amended. "
Revises and transfers to Ch. 8 seventh paragraph of GS 7-89, dealing with use of court
reporter's notes as evidence. Requires Adm. Officer of Cts. furnish free copies of
certain law reports to specified judges, solicitors and clerks. Provides for appeals
in certain cases from superior courts to Court of Appeals. Repeals remnants of Ch. 7
(which deal primarily with the Justice of the Peace and certain minor courts which ceased
to exist in December, 1970), except for Art. 38 (Judicial Council). Makes various clarify¬
ing and technical amendments in Ch. 7A, and repeals various transitional sections of Ch.
7A no longer needed since all counties have now switched to new district court system.
Adds provisions concerning payment of costs for transcripts in indigency cases, furnish¬
ing transcripts on appeals, payment of costs of discovery, surety bonds, jurors, witnesses
and other costs. Authorizes full-time assistant solicitors. Provides that assistant
solicitors serve at the pleasure of the solicitor (now, same term as solicitor). Provides
for additional seat of superior court, 25th district, to be in Catawba instead of Burke
County. Clarifies administrative powers of chief district court judge over non¬
criminal calendar, and deletes his authority over criminal calendar. Requires plaintiffs
to file small claim actions in jurisdictions where defendants reside (now, where plaintiff
chooses). Deletes authority of chief district court judges over criminal dockets in
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