NC General Statutes

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2407 (2026)

When admissions by juvenile may be accepted

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(a) The court may accept an admission from a juvenile only after first addressing the juvenile personally and:

(1) Informing the juvenile that the juvenile has a right to remain silent and that any statement the juvenile makes may be used against the juvenile;

(2) Determining that the juvenile understands the nature of the charge;

(3) Informing the juvenile that the juvenile has a right to deny the allegations;

(4) Informing the juvenile that by the juvenile's admissions the juvenile waives the juvenile's right to be confronted by the witnesses against the juvenile;

(5) Determining that the juvenile is satisfied with the juvenile's representation; and

(6) Informing the juvenile of the most restrictive disposition on the charge.

(b) By inquiring of the prosecutor, the juvenile's attorney, and the juvenile personally, the court shall determine whether there were any prior discussions involving admissions, whether the parties have entered into any arrangement with respect to the admissions and the terms thereof, and whether any improper pressure was exerted. The court may accept an admission from a juvenile only after determining that the admission is a product of informed choice.

(c) The court may accept an admission only after determining that there is a factual basis for the admission. This determination may be based upon any of the following information: a statement of the facts by the prosecutor; a written statement of the juvenile; sworn testimony which may include reliable hearsay; or a statement of facts by the juvenile's attorney. (1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1998-202, s. 6.)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 36 cases (7 in the last 5 years), 2004–2025 · leading case: In re T.E.F., 604 S.E.2d 348 (N.C. Ct. App. 2004).

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In re T.E.F., 604 S.E.2d 348 (N.C. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 55× “Laws 695 , 742-869, and recodified with no substantive change as N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2407). Accordingly, if the required “inquiries and statements [do not] .”

In re T.E.F., 614 S.E.2d 296 (N.C. 2005). · cites it 96× “§ 7B-2407(b), meaning these two sections of N.C.G.S. § 7B-2407 must be read in conjunction in determining whether to accept a juvenile’s admission of guilt.”

In re C.L., 719 S.E.2d 132 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011). · cites it 20× “As a result, a juvenile is entitled, at an adjudicatory hearing, to “[a]ll rights afforded adult offenders except the right to bail, the right of self-representation, and the right of trial by jury,” N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2405(6), in addition to those specifically enumerated in…”

In Re Wh, 603 S.E.2d 356 (N.C. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 10× “N.C. Gen.Stat. § 7B-2407(b) and (c). Moreover, a court may accept a juvenile's admission only after first addressing the juvenile personally and informing the juvenile on a number of different factors related to the charge, one of which is: *359 (6) Informing the juvenile of the…”

In re W.H., 166 N.C. App. 643 (N.C. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 10× “N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2407(b) and (c). Moreover, a court may accept a juvenile’s admission only after first addressing the juvenile personally and informing the juvenile on a number of different factors related to the charge, one of which is: (6) Informing the juvenile of the…”

In re J.R.V., 212 N.C. App. 205 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011). · cites it 9× “, our Supreme Court determined that it was reversible error for a trial court to accept a juvenile’s admission without following all of the six steps required by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2407. 359 N.C. at 574-75 , 614 S.”

In Re Jrv, 710 S.E.2d 411 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011). · cites it 10× “, our Supreme Court determined that it was reversible error for a trial court to accept a juvenile's admission without following all of the six steps required by N.C. Gen.Stat. § 7B-2407. 359 N.C. at 574-75 , 614 S.”

In Re Mecklenburg Cnty., 662 S.E.2d 570 (N.C. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 40× “Because the State failed to provide information in accordance with § 7B-2407 to establish that the stolen vehicle was valued at more than $1,000, we must vacate the Juvenile's admission.”

In Re Mlth, 685 S.E.2d 117 (N.C. Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 3× “The Supreme Court noted the "mandatory nature of the six requirements listed in N.C.G.S. § 7B-2407(a)" and rejected a "totality of the circumstances" test as may be applied in the context of a guilty plea by an adult defendant.”

In re D.J.M., 638 S.E.2d 610 (N.C. Ct. App. 2007). · cites it 30× “contends that the trial court erred by finding that he had admitted the allegations contained in the motion for review in accordance with N.C. Gen.Stat. § 7B-2407 (2005). 2 D.J.M.”

In Re Tef, 614 S.E.2d 296 (N.C. 2005). · cites it 96× “§ 7B-2407(b), meaning these two sections of N.C.G.S. § 7B-2407 must be read in conjunction in determining whether to accept a juvenile's admission of guilt.”

In Re Tef, 604 S.E.2d 348 (N.C. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 55× “Laws 695 , 742-869, and recodified with no substantive change as N.C. Gen.Stat. § 7B-2407). Accordingly, if the required "inquiries and statements [do not] .”

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— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2407(a) — 20 cases

In re T.E.F., 614 S.E.2d 296 (N.C. 2005). “§ 7B-2407(b), meaning these two sections of N.C.G.S. § 7B-2407 must be read in conjunction in determining whether to accept a juvenile’s admission of guilt.”

In re T.E.F., 604 S.E.2d 348 (N.C. Ct. App. 2004). “Laws 695 , 742-869, and recodified with no substantive change as N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2407). Accordingly, if the required “inquiries and statements [do not] .”

In Re Mlth, 685 S.E.2d 117 (N.C. Ct. App. 2009). “The Supreme Court noted the "mandatory nature of the six requirements listed in N.C.G.S. § 7B-2407(a)" and rejected a "totality of the circumstances" test as may be applied in the context of a guilty plea by an adult defendant.”

In re J.R.V., 212 N.C. App. 205 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011). “, our Supreme Court determined that it was reversible error for a trial court to accept a juvenile’s admission without following all of the six steps required by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2407. 359 N.C. at 574-75 , 614 S.”

In Re Jrv, 710 S.E.2d 411 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011). “, our Supreme Court determined that it was reversible error for a trial court to accept a juvenile's admission without following all of the six steps required by N.C. Gen.Stat. § 7B-2407. 359 N.C. at 574-75 , 614 S.”

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2407(a)(1) — 2 cases

In re A.W., 641 S.E.2d 354 (N.C. Ct. App. 2007).

In Re Aw, 641 S.E.2d 354 (N.C. Ct. App. 2007).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2407(a)(4) — 2 cases

In Re: W.M.C.M. (N.C. Ct. App. 2021).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2407(a)(5) — 2 cases

In Re Tef, 604 S.E.2d 348 (N.C. Ct. App. 2004). “Laws 695 , 742-869, and recodified with no substantive change as N.C. Gen.Stat. § 7B-2407). Accordingly, if the required "inquiries and statements [do not] .”

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2407(a)(6) — 6 cases

In Re Wh, 603 S.E.2d 356 (N.C. Ct. App. 2004). “N.C. Gen.Stat. § 7B-2407(b) and (c). Moreover, a court may accept a juvenile's admission only after first addressing the juvenile personally and informing the juvenile on a number of different factors related to the charge, one of which is: *359 (6) Informing the juvenile of the…”

In re W.H., 166 N.C. App. 643 (N.C. Ct. App. 2004). “N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2407(b) and (c). Moreover, a court may accept a juvenile’s admission only after first addressing the juvenile personally and informing the juvenile on a number of different factors related to the charge, one of which is: (6) Informing the juvenile of the…”

In re N.J., 728 S.E.2d 9 (N.C. Ct. App. 2012).

In re: J.G. (N.C. Ct. App. 2021).

In re L.F., 809 S.E.2d 924 (N.C. Ct. App. 2018).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2407(b) — 12 cases

In re C.L., 719 S.E.2d 132 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011). “As a result, a juvenile is entitled, at an adjudicatory hearing, to “[a]ll rights afforded adult offenders except the right to bail, the right of self-representation, and the right of trial by jury,” N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2405(6), in addition to those specifically enumerated in…”

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2407(c) — 6 cases

In Re Mecklenburg Cnty., 662 S.E.2d 570 (N.C. Ct. App. 2008). “Because the State failed to provide information in accordance with § 7B-2407 to establish that the stolen vehicle was valued at more than $1,000, we must vacate the Juvenile's admission.”

In re D.C., 662 S.E.2d 570 (N.C. Ct. App. 2008).

In re: J.D. (N.C. Ct. App. 2019).

In the Matter of Nsh, 688 S.E.2d 118 (N.C. Ct. App. 2009).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2407(c)(3) — 1 case

In the Matter of Nsh, 688 S.E.2d 118 (N.C. Ct. App. 2009).

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