Trespass
G.S. 14-159.13 — told to leave, posted land, or a home's curtilage between midnight and 6:00 A.M.
| Entering or remaining without authorization | Offense | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Entering or remaining without authorizationIn another's building, or premises enclosed or secured to keep intruders out | OffenseFirst degree trespass | ClassClass 2 misdemeanor |
| Entering or remaining without authorizationAfter being told not to enter or to leave by the owner, a person in charge, a lawful occupant or another authorized person | OffenseSecond degree trespass | ClassClass 3 misdemeanor |
| Entering or remaining without authorizationOn premises posted against entry in a way reasonably likely to be noticed | OffenseSecond degree trespass | ClassClass 3 misdemeanor |
| Entering or remaining without authorizationOn the curtilage of another's home between midnight and 6:00 A.M. | OffenseSecond degree trespass | ClassClass 2 misdemeanor |
First degree trespass becomes a felony at certain facilities the statute lists, among them public water systems, agricultural operations and energy facilities, when the circumstances it sets out are present.
Sources for this section (2)
- G.S. 14-159.12 — First degree trespass
- G.S. 14-159.13 — Second degree trespass
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed North Carolina attorney.