A NC Attorney General's opinion states that a confirmed hit is probable cause to obtain a fugitive warrant.

• A. True
• B. Not specified
• C. Unknown
• D. False

Answer: (A)

A confirmed hit provides a reliable basis for probable cause to obtain a fugitive warrant because it tightly links the person to the identity of the suspect and confirms they are being sought as a fugitive. In North Carolina, an Attorney General’s opinion treats such a verified match—typically from a trustworthy identification method like fingerprints, DNA, or official records—as sufficient to satisfy the identity prong of probable cause. Probable cause means a reasonable belief, based on facts, that the person committed the offense and that they are the one being sought. When the match is confirmed, there’s concrete evidence tying the individual to the offender and to the status of being a fugitive, which supports issuing the arrest warrant. Therefore, the statement is correct. If the hit were weak or contested, further corroboration might be needed, but the opinion recognizes that a confirmed hit can meet the standard for a fugitive warrant.