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The short version

In a victory for local law enforcement, a Greensboro attorney appears to have succeeded in convincing the City Council to not force law enforcement to use consent forms for every search.

The Greensboro mayor, introduced a substitute motion, called informed documented consent, which passed.

The motion provided for body worn camera to continue to be used, but now requires the officer to provide a statement that the interaction is voluntary. Meaning the person can walk away. Second, the officer must provide a statement that they have a right to refuse the search. Third, the officer must let the person know that they have a right to withdraw their consent at any time.

Our lawyers in Greensboro will be interested to see how this new policy works in the real world.

Also, body worn camera would have to be kept as part of this new policy change.

Our criminal attorneys in Greensboro have seen a lot of changes through the years with reference to body worn cameras and consent to search issues. One thing that really should be addressed is the ability of officers to turn their cameras off. A lot of body worn camera video that we watch is stopped and then started again missing key details of an arrest or search.

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Jason Aycoth

Criminal Defense, Felony Charges, State and Federal Court

Jason handles criminal cases in state and federal court across North Carolina. He has served as Editor of the True Bill and was Commencement Speaker at Elon Law School's graduation.

Former President, Greensboro Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Elected member, Criminal Justice Section, North Carolina Bar Association
Selected to present the Wade M. Smith Award for Top Criminal Defense Lawyer in North Carolina

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This article explains North Carolina law in general terms. It is not legal advice about your case, and laws, penalties and court procedures change. Contact an attorney about your specific situation.