§ 7A-315. Liability of State for witness fees in criminal cases when defendant not liable.
§ 7A‑315. Liability of State for witness fees in criminal cases when defendant notliable.
In a criminal action, if no prosecuting witness is designated by thecourt as liable for the costs, and the defendant is acquitted, or convicted andunable to pay, or a nolle prosequi is entered, or judgment is arrested, orprobable cause is not found, or the grand jury fails to return a true bill, theState shall be liable for the witness fees allowed per G.S. 7A‑314 andany expenses for blood tests and comparisons incurred per G.S. 8‑50.1(a).(1965, c. 310, s. 1; 1979,c. 576, s. 4.)