In the Matter of AJG, __ N.C.App. __
Held:
Vacated and Remanded
Facts: The juvenile was adjudicated delinquent and the court ordered a Level 3 disposition. The boxes indicating that the court received, considered, and incorporated by reference the reports provided to the court were checked on the order. The order did not include any written findings.
Opinion: The State conceded and the court agreed that the trial court failed to comply with the requirements of G.S. 7B-2501(c). The trial court must include written findings that show it considered the factors in G.S. 7B-2501(c) in the dispositional order. The disposition is vacated and the case is remanded for a new disposition hearing and entry of an order that includes written findings showing that the court considered the factors in G.S. 7B-2501(c).
Category:
DispositionStage:
Disposition OrderTopic:
Findings