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Legal Information: North Carolina
Updated:
December 22, 2023 14-27.34. No defense that victim is spouse of person committing act
Formerly cited as § 14-27.8
A person may be prosecuted under this Article whether or not the victim is the person’s legal spouse at the time of the commission of the alleged rape or sexual offense.
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