Legal Question in Criminal Law in North Carolina

Release of personal information by the newspaper

I was recently convicted of a felony in the state of north carolina. When the local newspaper wrote about my case, they released my home address. Is is legal for the newspaper to print this information in their paper?


Asked on 8/24/99, 4:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Donald Gillespie Attorney at Law

Re: Release of personal information by the newspaper

In short, yes. It may not be helpful to you and

your family, but so long as it is available in

public record, including the charging documents

and commitment papers it is in the public

domain. We even have a weekly free paper which runs

mug shots of absconders and noncompliant child

support responsible parties listing every charge

in the county from murder to public urination,

giving name and address.

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Answered on 8/27/99, 5:58 am


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