Juvenile Law Bulletin Series
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Transfer of Juvenile Delinquency Cases to Superior Court | Jacquelyn Greene | 2022 |
North Carolina law allows, and sometime requires, certain juvenile delinquency cases to be transferred to superior court for trial in the criminal system. |
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Including Young Children in Delinquency Jurisdiction: Issues of Infancy and Capacity | Jacquelyn Greene | 2021 |
A child as young as 6 can be a respondent in a delinquency proceeding in North Carolina’s juvenile justice system. This is often referred to as the “minimum age” of juvenile jurisdiction. |
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Delinquency and DSS Custody without Abuse, Neglect, or Dependency: How Does That Work? | Sara DePasquale, Jacquelyn Greene | 2019 |
PLEASE NOTE: This bulletin replaces Juvenile Law Bulletin No. |
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Applying the Reasonable Child Standard to Juvenile Interrogations After J.D.B. v. North Carolina | LaToya B. Powell | 2016 |
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Childhood Immunizations and the Role of a County Department of Social Services | Sara DePasquale | 2015 |
This bulletin addresses if and when a county department of social services may arrange for and consent to a child’s immunization. |
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Guardians ad Litem for Respondent Parents in Juvenile Cases | Janet Mason | 2014 |
This bulletin updates Juvenile Law Bulletin #2013/01, “Guardians ad Litem for Respondent Parents in Juvenile Cases” in light of the enactment of S.L. 2013-129. |
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2013 Legislation Affecting Abuse, Neglect, Dependency, and Termination of Parental Rights | Sara DePasquale | 2013 |
This bulletin covers substantive changes made to the Juvenile Code by the 2013 Session of the North Carolina General Assembly. |
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Drafting Good Court Orders in Juvenile Cases | Janet Mason | 2013 |
This bulletin discusses the elements of good court orders in abuse, neglect, dependency, and termination of parental rights cases and provides guidance for drafting and reviewing these orders. |
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Confidentiality in Juvenile Delinquency Proceedings | Janet Mason | 2011 |
Explains North Carolina law relating to (1) access to juvenile court hearings involving delinquency and (2) access to and use of information about young people who are involved in juvenile delinque |
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Delinquent Juveniles: North Carolina Appellate Court Decisions | Janet Mason | 2007 |
Discusses cases decided by the North Carolina Supreme Court and North Carolina Court of Appeals involving delinquent juveniles. |
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Juvenile Delinquency Appellate Cases | Janet Mason | 2007 |
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Minors as Parties in Civil Actions | Janet Mason | 2007 |
Discusses general rules that govern minor parties' participation in civil court actions, including the procedures for proper service of process on minor parties. |
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Abuse, Neglect & Dependency Cases Involving More than One County | Janet Mason | 2006 |
Discusses the consequences when more than one county department of social services becomes involved in a child protective services case. |
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Delinquent Juveniles: North Carolina Appellate Court Decisions | Janet Mason | 2005 |
This bulletin discusses selected cases decided by the North Carolina Supreme Court and North Carolina Court of Appeals involving delinquent juveniles. |
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