12 NCAC 03B .0104. INVESTIGATIVE AUTHORITY

(a)  The SBI may conduct investigations on its own initiative in matters pertaining to:

(1)           Attempted arson of, or arson of, damage of, theft from, or theft of, or misuse of, any state‑owned personal property, buildings, or other real property; and

(2)           Assaults upon or threats against any legislative officer named in G.S. 147‑2(1), (2), or (3), or any executive officer named in G.S. 147‑3(c); and

(3)           Cause, origin, and circumstances of fires occurring within the State; and

(4)           Violations of the Controlled Substance Act.

(b)  When authorized by the Governor and/or the Attorney General, the SBI gives assistance to sheriffs, police officers, district attorneys, and judges when called upon by:

(1)           The Department of Corrections in the Investigation of cases pending before the parole office and of complaints lodged against parolees when requested by the Department of Corrections; and

(2)           Elections Boards in the investigation of cases arising from frauds in connection with elections when requested to do so by the Board of Elections.

(c)  Upon request by the Governor and/or the Attorney General, the SBI shall investigate any lynchings or mob violence in the State; cases of frauds arising under the Social Security Laws of the State; violations of gambling laws; and any other crime that the Governor or Attorney General might suspect.

(d)  The SBI shall have charge of the investigation of crimes and criminal procedure as the Governor or Attorney General may direct.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 114‑12; 114‑14; 114‑15; 69‑1; 90‑113.5; 143A‑52;

Eff. November 1, 1984.