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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-1500 (2026)

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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; and

b. 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.)

 

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 20 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2001–2024 · leading case: In re D.S., 694 S.E.2d 758 (N.C. 2010).
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In re D.S., 694 S.E.2d 758 (N.C. 2010). · cites it 6× “that some of the purposes and policies articulated in section 7B-1500 and the timelines contained in section 7B-1703 indicate that our legislature intended for juvenile delinquency cases to be resolved expeditiously, we do not believe we are thereby required to deviate from the…”
In re: E.M., 823 S.E.2d 674 (N.C. Ct. App. 2019). · cites it 3× “See N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 7B-1500 to 7B-2706 (2017).”
In re J.D.B., 686 S.E.2d 135 (N.C. 2009). · cites it 3× “” N.C.G.S. § 7B-1500(4) (2007). The entire Code was created to ensure unique services for juveniles because of the special circumstances inherent in their youth; to ignore age when interpreting any section of the Juvenile Code defies common sense and the very purpose of the Code.”
In re: T.K., 800 S.E.2d 463 (N.C. Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 8× “N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-1500 (2015) (emphasis added).”
In Re Schrimpsher, 546 S.E.2d 407 (N.C. Ct. App. 2001). · cites it 3× “§ 7B-100(1999); N.C.G.S. § 7B-1500 (1999). For the reasons stated above, we vacate this condition of probation, finding it invalid and not in the best interest of the juvenile.”
In Re Ds, 682 S.E.2d 709 (N.C. Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 4× “" N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-1500(2) (2007) (emphasis added).”
State v. Tucker, 573 S.E.2d 197 (N.C. Ct. App. 2002). · cites it 2× “N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-1500 (2001). Additionally, dispositions have the following purpose: The purpose of dispositions in juvenile actions is to design an appropriate plan to meet the needs of the juvenile and to achieve *659 the objectives of the State in exercising jurisdiction,…”
In re T.E.F., 614 S.E.2d 296 (N.C. 2005). · cites it 3× “In keeping with fundamental concepts of justice and due process, Subchapter II of the Juvenile Code, N.C.G.S. §§ 7B-1500 to -2827, provides for the protection of certain rights of the juvenile during delinquency proceedings.”
In re K.W., 664 S.E.2d 66 (N.C. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 2× “" N.C. Gen.Stat. § 7B-1500(4) (2008). Concerning the evaluation of complaints filed in juvenile court, the Juvenile Code mandates: (a) The juvenile court counselor shall complete evaluation of a complaint within 15 days of receipt of the complaint, with an extension for a…”
In re J.U. (N.C. 2023). · cites it 18× “N.C.G.S. § 7B-1500 (2021). While juvenile delinquency proceedings are not “criminal prosecutions,” In re Burrus, 275 N.”
In Re Ds, 694 S.E.2d 758 (N.C. 2010). · cites it 5× “that some of the purposes and policies articulated in section 7B-1500 and the timelines contained in section 7B-1703 indicate that our legislature intended for juvenile delinquency cases to be resolved expeditiously, we do not believe we are thereby required to deviate from the…”
In Re Jdb, 686 S.E.2d 135 (N.C. 2009). · cites it 3× “" N.C.G.S. § 7B-1500(4) (2007). The entire Code was created to ensure unique services for juveniles because of the special circumstances inherent in their youth; to ignore age when interpreting any section of the Juvenile Code defies common sense and the very purpose of the Code.”
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— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-1500(2) — 3 cases
In Re Ds, 682 S.E.2d 709 (N.C. Ct. App. 2009). “" N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-1500(2) (2007) (emphasis added).”
In re D.S., 197 N.C. App. 598 (N.C. Ct. App. 2009).
In the Matter of Jag, 690 S.E.2d 769 (N.C. Ct. App. 2010).
— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-1500(2)(b) — 1 case
In re: E.M., 823 S.E.2d 674 (N.C. Ct. App. 2019). “See N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 7B-1500 to 7B-2706 (2017).”
— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-1500(4) — 5 cases
In re J.D.B., 686 S.E.2d 135 (N.C. 2009). “” N.C.G.S. § 7B-1500(4) (2007). The entire Code was created to ensure unique services for juveniles because of the special circumstances inherent in their youth; to ignore age when interpreting any section of the Juvenile Code defies common sense and the very purpose of the Code.”
In Re Ds, 682 S.E.2d 709 (N.C. Ct. App. 2009). “" N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-1500(2) (2007) (emphasis added).”
In re K.W., 664 S.E.2d 66 (N.C. Ct. App. 2008). “" N.C. Gen.Stat. § 7B-1500(4) (2008). Concerning the evaluation of complaints filed in juvenile court, the Juvenile Code mandates: (a) The juvenile court counselor shall complete evaluation of a complaint within 15 days of receipt of the complaint, with an extension for a…”
In Re Jdb, 686 S.E.2d 135 (N.C. 2009). “" N.C.G.S. § 7B-1500(4) (2007). The entire Code was created to ensure unique services for juveniles because of the special circumstances inherent in their youth; to ignore age when interpreting any section of the Juvenile Code defies common sense and the very purpose of the Code.”
In Re Kw, 664 S.E.2d 66 (N.C. Ct. App. 2008).
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