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NC Gen Stat § 7B-1408 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7B - Juvenile Code|Article 14 - North Carolina Child Fatality Prevention System.|§ 7B-1408 - Child Fatality Prevention Team Coordinator; duties.

 7B-1408. Child Fatality Prevention Team Coordinator; duties.The Child Fatality Prevention Team Coordinator shall serve as liaison between the State Team and the Local Teams that review records of additional child fatalities and shall provide technical assistance to these Local Teams. The Team Coordinator shall:(1) Develop a plan to establish Local Teams that review the records of additional child fatalities in each county.(2) Develop model operating procedures for these Local Teams that address when public meetings should be held, what items should be addressed in public meetings, what information may be released in written reports, and any other information the Team Coordinator considers necessary.(3) Provide structured training for these Local Teams at the time of their establishment, and continuing technical assistance thereafter.(4) Provide statistical information on all child deaths occurring in each county to the appropriate Local Team, and assure that all child deaths in a county are assessed through the multidisciplinary system.(5) Monitor the work of these Local Teams.(6) Receive reports of findings, and other reports that the Team Coordinator may require, from these Local Teams.(7) Report the aggregated findings of these Local Teams to each Local Team that reviews the records of additional child fatalities and to the State Team.(8) Evaluate the impact of local efforts to identify problems and make changes. (1993, c. 321, s. 285(a); 1998-202, s. 6.)
NC Gen Stat § 7B-1409 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7B - Juvenile Code|Article 14 - North Carolina Child Fatality Prevention System.|§ 7B-1409 - Community Child Protection Teams; duties of the director of the county department of social services.

 7B-1409. Community Child Protection Teams; duties of the director of the county department of social services.In addition to any other duties as a member of the Community Child Protection Team, and in connection with the reviews under G.S. 7B-1406(a)(1), the director of the county department of social services shall:(1) Assure the development of written operating procedures in connection with these reviews, including frequency of meetings, confidentiality policies, training of members, and duties and responsibilities of members;(2) Assure that the Team defines the categories of cases that are subject to its review;(3) Determine and initiate the cases for review;(4) Bring for review any case requested by a Team member;(5) Provide staff support for these reviews;(6) Maintain records, including minutes of all official meetings, lists of participants for each meeting of the Team, and signed confidentiality statements required under G.S. 7B-1413, in compliance with applicable rules and law; and(7) Report quarterly to the county board of social services, or as required by the board, on the activities of the Team. (1993, c. 321, s. 285(a); 1998-202, s. 6.)
NC Gen Stat § 7B-1410 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7B - Juvenile Code|Article 14 - North Carolina Child Fatality Prevention System.|§ 7B-1410 - Local Teams; duties of the director of the local department of health.

 7B-1410. Local Teams; duties of the director of the local department of health.In addition to any other duties as a member of the Local Team and in connection with reviews of additional child fatalities, the director of the local department of health shall:(1) Distribute copies of the written procedures developed by the Team Coordinator under G.S. 7B-1408 to the administrators of all agencies represented on the Local Team and to all members of the Local Team;(2) Maintain records, including minutes of all official meetings, lists of participants for each meeting of the Local Team, and signed confidentiality statements required under G.S. 7B-1413, in compliance with applicable rules and law;(3) Provide staff support for these reviews; and(4) Report quarterly to the local board of health, or as required by the board, on the activities of the Local Team. (1993, c. 321, s. 285(a); 1998-202, s. 6.)
NC Gen Stat § 7B-1411 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7B - Juvenile Code|Article 14 - North Carolina Child Fatality Prevention System.|§ 7B-1411 - Community Child Protection Teams; responsibility for training of team members.

 7B-1411. Community Child Protection Teams; responsibility for training of team members.The Division of Social Services, Department of Health and Human Services, shall develop and make available, on an ongoing basis, for the members of Local Teams that review active cases in which children are being served by child protective services, training materials that address the role and function of the Local Team, confidentiality requirements, an overview of child protective services law and policy, and Team record keeping. (1993, c. 321, s. 285(a); 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 1998-202, s. 6.)
NC Gen Stat § 7B-1412 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7B - Juvenile Code|Article 14 - North Carolina Child Fatality Prevention System.|§ 7B-1412 - Task Force reports.

 7B-1412. Task Force - reports.The Task Force shall report annually to the Governor and General Assembly, within the first week of the convening or reconvening of the General Assembly. The report shall contain at least a summary of the conclusions and recommendations for each of the Task Force's duties, as well as any other recommendations for changes to any law, rule, or policy that it has determined will promote the safety and well-being of children. Any recommendations of changes to law, rule, or policy shall be accompanied by specific legislative or policy proposals and detailed fiscal notes setting forth the costs to the State. (1991, c. 689, s. 233(a); 1991 (Reg. Sess., 1992), c. 900, s. 169(a); 1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 769, s. 27.8(a); 1996, 2nd Ex. Sess., c. 17, ss. 3.1, 3.2; 1998-202, s. 6; 1998-212, s. 12.44(a), (d).)
NC Gen Stat § 7B-1414 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7B - Juvenile Code|Article 14 - North Carolina Child Fatality Prevention System.|§ 7B-1414 - Administration; funding.

 7B-1414. Administration; funding.(a) To the extent of funds available, the chairs of the Task Force and State Team may hire staff or consultants to assist the Task Force and the State Team in completing their duties.(b) Members, staff, and consultants of the Task Force or State Team shall receive travel and subsistence expenses in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 138-5 or G.S. 138-6, as the case may be, paid from funds appropriated to implement this Article and within the limits of those funds.(c) With the approval of the Legislative Services Commission, legislative staff and space in the Legislative Building and the Legislative Office Building may be made available to the Task Force. (1991, c. 689, s. 233(a); 1998-202, s. 6.)
NC Gen Stat § 7B-1500 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7B - Juvenile Code|Article 15 - Purposes; Definitions.|§ 7B-1500 - Purpose.

 7B-1500. Purpose.This Subchapter shall be interpreted and construed so as to implement the following purposes and policies:(1) To protect the public from acts of delinquency.(2) To deter delinquency and crime, including patterns of repeat offending:a. By providing swift, effective dispositions that emphasize the juvenile offender's accountability for the juvenile's actions; andb. By providing appropriate rehabilitative services to juveniles and their families.(3) To provide an effective system of intake services for the screening and evaluation of complaints and, in appropriate cases, where court intervention is not necessary to ensure public safety, to refer juveniles to community-based resources.(4) To provide uniform procedures that assure fairness and equity; that protect the constitutional rights of juveniles, parents, and victims; and that encourage the court and others involved with juvenile offenders to proceed with all possible speed in making and implementing determinations required by this Subchapter. (1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1987 (Reg. Sess., 1988), c. 1090, s. 1; 1998-202, s. 6.)
NC Gen Stat § 7B-1600 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7B - Juvenile Code|Article 16 - Jurisdiction.|§ 7B-1600 - Jurisdiction over undisciplined juveniles.

 7B-1600. Jurisdiction over undisciplined juveniles.(a) The court has exclusive, original jurisdiction over any case involving a juvenile who is alleged to be undisciplined. For purposes of determining jurisdiction, the age of the juvenile at the time of the alleged offense governs.(b) When the court obtains jurisdiction over a juvenile under this section, jurisdiction shall continue until terminated by order of the court, the juvenile reaches the age of 18 years, or the juvenile is emancipated.(c) The court has jurisdiction over the parent, guardian, or custodian of a juvenile who is under the jurisdiction of the court pursuant to this section, if the parent, guardian, or custodian has been served with a summons pursuant to G.S. 7B-1805. (1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1983, c. 837, s. 1; 1985, c. 459, s. 2; 1987, c. 409, s. 2; 1995, c. 328, s. 3; c. 462, s. 2; 1996, 2nd Ex. Sess., c. 18, s. 23.2(c); 1998-202, s. 6.)
NC Gen Stat § 7B-1602 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7B - Juvenile Code|Article 16 - Jurisdiction.|§ 7B-1602 - Extended jurisdiction over a delinquent juvenile under certain circumstances.

 7B-1602. Extended jurisdiction over a delinquent juvenile under certain circumstances.(a) When a juvenile is committed to the Division for placement in a youth development center for an offense that would be first degree murder pursuant to G.S. 14-17, first-degree forcible rape pursuant to G.S. 14-27.21, first-degree statutory rape pursuant to G.S. 14-27.24, first-degree forcible sexual offense pursuant to G.S. 14-27.26, or first-degree statutory sexual offense pursuant to G.S. 14-27.29 if committed by an adult, jurisdiction shall continue until terminated by order of the court or until the juvenile reaches the age of 21 years, whichever occurs first.(b) When a juvenile is committed to the Division for placement in a youth development center for an offense committed under the age of 16 that would be a Class B1, B2, C, D, or E felony if committed by an adult, other than an offense set forth in subsection (a) of this section, jurisdiction shall continue until terminated by order of the court or until the juvenile reaches the age of 19 years, whichever occurs first.(c) When a juvenile is committed to the Division for placement in a youth development center for an offense committed while the juvenile was at least 16 years of age but less than 17 years of age that would be a Class B1, B2, C, D, or E felony if committed by an adult, other than an offense set forth in subsection (a) of this section, jurisdiction shall continue until terminated by order of the court or until the juvenile reaches the age of 20 years, whichever occurs first.(d) When a juvenile is committed to the Division for placement in a youth development center for an offense committed while at least 17 years of age that would be a Class B1, B2, C, D, or E felony if committed by an adult, other than an offense set forth in subsection (a) of this section, jurisdiction shall continue until terminated by order of the court or until the juvenile reaches the age of 21 years, whichever occurs first.  (1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1981, c. 469, s. 4; 1996, 2nd Ex. Sess., c. 18, s. 23.2(d); 1998-202, s. 6; 2000-137, s. 3; 2001-95, s. 5; 2011-145, s. 19.1(l); 2015-181, s. 25; 2021-123, s. 1(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 7B-1603 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7B - Juvenile Code|Article 16 - Jurisdiction.|§ 7B-1603 - Jurisdiction in certain circumstances.

 7B-1603. Jurisdiction in certain circumstances.The court has exclusive original jurisdiction of all of the following proceedings:(1) Proceedings under the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children set forth in Article 38 of this Chapter.(2) Proceedings involving judicial consent for emergency surgical or medical treatment for a juvenile when the juvenile's parent, guardian, custodian, or person who has assumed the status and obligation of a parent without being awarded legal custody of the juvenile by a court refuses to consent for treatment to be rendered.(3) Proceedings to determine whether a juvenile should be emancipated.(4) Proceedings in which a juvenile has been ordered pursuant to G.S. 5A-32(b) to appear and show cause why the juvenile should not be held in contempt. (1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1983, c. 837, s. 1; 1985, c. 459, s. 2; 1987, c. 409, s. 2; 1995, c. 328, s. 3; c. 462, s. 2; 1996, 2nd Ex. Sess., c. 18, s. 23.2(c); 1998-202, s. 6; 2007-168, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 7B-1604 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7B - Juvenile Code|Article 16 - Jurisdiction.|§ 7B-1604 - Limitations on juvenile court jurisdiction.

 7B-1604. Limitations on juvenile court jurisdiction.(a) Any juvenile, including a juvenile who is under the jurisdiction of the court, who commits a criminal offense on or after the juvenile has reached the age of 18 years is subject to prosecution as an adult. A juvenile who is emancipated shall be prosecuted as an adult for the commission of a criminal offense.(b) A juvenile shall be prosecuted as an adult for any criminal offense the juvenile commits after a district or superior court conviction if either of the following applies:(1) The juvenile has previously been transferred to and convicted in superior court.(2) The juvenile has previously been convicted in either district or superior court for a felony or a misdemeanor. Violations of the motor vehicle laws punishable as a misdemeanor or infraction shall not be considered a conviction for the purposes of this subsection unless the conviction is for an offense involving impaired driving as defined by G.S. 20-4.01(24a).  (1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1981, c. 469, s. 4; 1983, c. 837, s. 1; 1985, c. 459, s. 2; 1987, c. 409, s. 2; 1995, c. 328, s. 3; c. 462, s. 2; 1996, 2nd Ex. Sess., c. 18, s. 23.2(c); 1998-202, s. 6; 2017-57, s. 16D.4(c); 2018-142, s. 23(b); 2019-186, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 7B-1700 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7B - Juvenile Code|Article 17 - Screening of Delinquency, Undisciplined, and Vulnerable Complaints.|§ 7B-1700 - Intake services.

 7B-1700. Intake services.The chief court counselor, under the direction of the Division, shall establish intake services in each judicial district of the State for all delinquency and undisciplined cases and all complaints against vulnerable juveniles.The purpose of intake services shall be to determine from available evidence whether there are reasonable grounds to believe the facts alleged are true, to determine whether the facts alleged constitute a delinquent or undisciplined offense within the jurisdiction of the court, to determine whether the facts alleged are sufficiently serious to warrant court action, and to obtain assistance from community resources when court referral is not necessary or allowed. The juvenile court counselor shall not engage in field investigations to substantiate complaints or to produce supplementary evidence but may refer complainants to law enforcement agencies for those purposes.  (1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1998-202, s. 6; 2000-137, s. 3; 2001-490, s. 2.3; 2011-145, s. 19.1(l); 2021-123, s. 5(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 7B-1700.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7B - Juvenile Code|Article 17 - Screening of Delinquency, Undisciplined, and Vulnerable Complaints.|§ 7B-1700.1 - Duty to report abuse, neglect, dependency.

 7B-1700.1. Duty to report abuse, neglect, dependency.Any time a juvenile court counselor or any person has cause to suspect that a juvenile is abused, neglected, or dependent, or has died as the result of maltreatment, the juvenile court counselor or the person shall make a report to the county department of social services as required by G.S. 7B-301.  (2009-311, s. 14.)
NC Gen Stat § 7B-1701 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7B - Juvenile Code|Article 17 - Screening of Delinquency, Undisciplined, and Vulnerable Complaints.|§ 7B-1701 - Preliminary inquiry.

 7B-1701. Preliminary inquiry.(a) When a complaint is received against a juvenile at least 10 years of age, the juvenile court counselor shall make a preliminary determination as to whether the juvenile is within the jurisdiction of the court as a delinquent or undisciplined juvenile. If the juvenile court counselor finds that the facts contained in the complaint do not state a case within the jurisdiction of the court, that legal sufficiency has not been established, or that the matters alleged are frivolous, the juvenile court counselor, without further inquiry, shall refuse authorization to file the complaint as a petition.If a complaint against the juvenile has not been previously received, as determined by the juvenile court counselor, the juvenile court counselor shall make reasonable efforts to meet with the juvenile and the juvenile's parent, guardian, or custodian if the offense is divertible.When requested by the juvenile court counselor, the prosecutor shall assist in determining the sufficiency of evidence as it affects the quantum of proof and the elements of offenses.The juvenile court counselor, without further inquiry, shall authorize the complaint to be filed as a petition if the juvenile court counselor finds reasonable grounds to believe that the juvenile has committed one of the following nondivertible offenses:(1) Murder;(2) First-degree rape or second degree rape;(3) First-degree sexual offense or second degree sexual offense;(4) Arson;(5) Any violation of Article 5, Chapter 90 of the General Statutes that would constitute a felony if committed by an adult;(6) First degree burglary;(7) Crime against nature; or(8) Any felony which involves the willful infliction of serious bodily injury upon another or which was committed by use of a deadly weapon.(b) When a complaint is received against a juvenile less than 10 years of age, the juvenile court counselor shall make a preliminary determination as to whether the juvenile is a vulnerable juvenile or is within the jurisdiction of the court as a delinquent juvenile. If the juvenile court counselor determines the juvenile is within the jurisdiction of the court as a delinquent juvenile, the juvenile court counselor shall proceed with the complaint pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. If the juvenile court counselor determines the juvenile is a vulnerable juvenile, the juvenile court counselor shall handle the complaint as a juvenile consultation for a vulnerable juvenile.  (1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1983, c. 251, s. 1; 1998-202, s. 6; 2001-490, s. 2.4; 2015-58, s. 2.1; 2021-123, s. 5(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 7B-1702 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7B - Juvenile Code|Article 17 - Screening of Delinquency, Undisciplined, and Vulnerable Complaints.|§ 7B-1702 - Evaluation.

 7B-1702. Evaluation.Upon a finding of legal sufficiency, except in cases involving nondivertible offenses set out in G.S. 7B-1701(a), the juvenile court counselor shall determine whether a complaint should be filed as a petition, the juvenile diverted pursuant to G.S. 7B-1706, or the case resolved without further action. In making the decision, the counselor shall consider criteria provided by the Department and shall conduct a gang assessment for juveniles who are 12 years of age or older. The intake process shall include the following steps if practicable:(1) Interviews with the complainant and the victim if someone other than the complainant;(2) Interviews with the juvenile and the juvenile's parent, guardian, or custodian;(3) Interviews with persons known to have relevant information about the juvenile or the juvenile's family.Interviews required by this section shall be conducted in person unless it is necessary to conduct them by telephone.  (1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1981, c. 469, s. 5; 1998-202, s. 6; 2000-137, s. 3; 2001-490, s. 2.5; 2011-145, s. 19.1(l); 2017-57, s. 16D.4(ee); 2017-197, s. 5.4; 2018-142, s. 23(b); 2019-186, s. 3; 2021-123, s. 5(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 7B-1703 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7B - Juvenile Code|Article 17 - Screening of Delinquency, Undisciplined, and Vulnerable Complaints.|§ 7B-1703 - Evaluation decision.

 7B-1703. Evaluation decision.(a) The juvenile court counselor shall complete evaluation of a complaint within 15 days of receipt of the complaint, with an extension for a maximum of 15 additional days at the discretion of the chief court counselor. The juvenile court counselor shall decide within this time period whether a complaint shall be filed as a juvenile petition, handled as a juvenile consultation for a vulnerable juvenile, or handled in some other manner authorized by this Article.(b) Except as provided in G.S. 7B-1706, if the juvenile court counselor determines that a complaint should be filed as a petition, the counselor shall file the petition as soon as practicable, but in any event within 15 days after the complaint is received, with an extension for a maximum of 15 additional days at the discretion of the chief court counselor. The juvenile court counselor shall assist the complainant when necessary with the preparation and filing of the petition, shall include on it the date and the words "Approved for Filing", shall sign it, and shall transmit it to the clerk of superior court.(c) If the juvenile court counselor determines that a petition should not be filed or the complaint handled as a juvenile consultation, the juvenile court counselor shall notify the complainant and the victim, if the complainant is not the victim, immediately in writing with specific reasons for the decision, whether or not legal sufficiency was found, and whether the matter was closed or diverted and retained, and shall include notice of the complainant's and victim's right to have the decision reviewed by the prosecutor. The juvenile court counselor shall sign the complaint after indicating on it:(1) The date of the determination;(2) The words "Not Approved for Filing"; and(3) Whether the matter is "Closed" or "Diverted and Retained".Except as provided in G.S. 7B-1706, any complaint not approved for filing as a juvenile petition or handled as a juvenile consultation shall be destroyed by the juvenile court counselor after holding the complaint for a temporary period to allow review as provided in G.S. 7B-1705.(d) If the juvenile court counselor determines that a complaint should be handled as a juvenile consultation, the juvenile court counselor shall obtain referral information.  (1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1998-202, s. 6; 2001-490, s. 2.6; 2017-57, s. 16D.4(t); 2018-142, s. 23(b); 2021-123, s. 5(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 7B-1704 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 7B - Juvenile Code|Article 17 - Screening of Delinquency, Undisciplined, and Vulnerable Complaints.|§ 7B-1704 - Request for review by prosecutor.

 7B-1704. Request for review by prosecutor.The complainant and the victim have five calendar days, from receipt of the juvenile court counselor's decision not to approve the filing of a petition, to request review by the prosecutor. The juvenile court counselor shall notify the prosecutor immediately of such request and shall transmit to the prosecutor a copy of the complaint. The prosecutor shall notify the complainant, the victim, and the juvenile court counselor of the time and place for the review.  (1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1998-202, s. 6; 2001-490, s. 2.7; 2017-57, s. 16D.4(u); 2018-142, s. 23(b).)