Recording Laws
One-Party Consent
North Carolina is a one-party consent state. Recording with one party's consent is legal.
Statute: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-287
Can Record Police: Yes (in public)
Penalties: Class H felony
Stop and Identify
No ID Requirement
No state statute requiring identification
Immigration Policy
Anti-Sanctuary State
North Carolina bans sanctuary policies. Many counties have 287(g) agreements.
ICE Cooperation: Full Cooperation
287(g) Agreements: Yes
State Resources
State Bar Association
https://www.ncbar.org/Legal Aid
https://www.legalaidnc.org/Remember in North Carolina
- ✓ You always have the right to remain silent
- ✓ You can record police in public spaces
- ✓ You do not have to consent to a search
- ✓ If arrested, say "I want a lawyer"