OVERVIEW

If you’re detained by police, you have rights — regardless of immigration status. The purpose of this website is to promote a better understanding of those rights and the general processes you may encounter if you’re detained by law enforcement. The website contains information about North Carolina laws, so the laws may be different in your state.

No Legal Advice Intended: This website includes information about legal issues and legal developments. Such materials are for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal developments. These informational materials are not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice on any particular set of facts or circumstances. You should contact an attorney for advice on specific legal problems.

No Attorney-Client Relationship Created by Use of this Website: Neither your receipt of information from this website, nor your use of this website to contact the North Carolina Justice Center or one of its attorneys creates an attorney-client relationship between you and the Justice Center.