NC 15A-604. - NC 15A-604.

§ 15A-604. Determination of sufficiency of charge. (a) The judge must examine each criminal process or magistrate's order and determine whether each charge against the defendant charges either [of the following]: (1) A criminal offense within the original jurisdiction of the superior court. (2) A misdemeanor offense within the original jurisdiction of the district court. (b) If the judge determines that the process or order fails to charge a criminal offense within the original jurisdiction of the superior court or a misdemeanor within the original jurisdiction of the district court, the judge must notify the prosecutor and take further appropriate action, including one or more of the following: (1) Dismiss the charge. (2) Permit the State to amend the statement of the crime in the process...