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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508 (2026)

Dispositional limits for each class of offense and delinquency history level

✓ current as of July 2026

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(a) Offense Classification. - The offense classifications are as follows:

(1) Violent - Adjudication of a Class A through E felony offense;

(2) Serious - Adjudication of a Class F through I felony offense or a Class A1 misdemeanor;

(3) Minor - Adjudication of a Class 1, 2, or 3 misdemeanor or adjudication of indirect contempt by a juvenile.

(b) Delinquency History Levels. - A delinquency history level shall be determined for each delinquent juvenile as provided in G.S. 7B-2507.

(c) Level 1 - Community Disposition. - A court exercising jurisdiction over a juvenile who has been adjudicated delinquent and for whom the dispositional chart in subsection (f) of this section prescribes a Level 1 disposition may provide for evaluation and treatment under G.S. 7B-2502 and for any of the dispositional alternatives contained in subdivisions (1) through (13) and (16) of G.S. 7B-2506. In determining which dispositional alternative is appropriate, the court shall consider the needs of the juvenile as indicated by the risk and needs assessment contained in the predisposition report, the appropriate community resources available to meet those needs, and the protection of the public.

(d) Level 2 - Intermediate Disposition. - A court exercising jurisdiction over a juvenile who has been adjudicated delinquent and for whom the dispositional chart in subsection (f) of this section prescribes a Level 2 disposition may provide for evaluation and treatment under G.S. 7B-2502 and for any of the dispositional alternatives contained in subdivisions (1) through (23) of G.S. 7B-2506, but shall provide for at least one of the intermediate dispositions authorized in subdivisions (13) through (23) of G.S. 7B-2506. However, notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a court may impose a Level 3 disposition if the juvenile has previously received a Level 3 disposition in a prior juvenile action. In determining which dispositional alternative is appropriate, the court shall consider the needs of the juvenile as indicated by the risk and needs assessment contained in the predisposition report, the appropriate community resources available to meet those needs, and the protection of the public.

(e) Level 3 - Commitment. - A court exercising jurisdiction over a juvenile who has been adjudicated delinquent and for whom the dispositional chart in subsection (f) of this section prescribes a Level 3 disposition shall commit the juvenile to the Division for placement in a youth development center in accordance with G.S. 7B-2506(24). However, a court may impose a Level 2 disposition rather than a Level 3 disposition if the court submits written findings on the record that substantiate extraordinary needs on the part of the offending juvenile.

(f) Dispositions for Each Class of Offense and Delinquency History Level; Disposition Chart Described. - The authorized disposition for each class of offense and delinquency history level is as specified in the chart below. Delinquency history levels are indicated horizontally on the top of the chart. Classes of offense are indicated vertically on the left side of the chart. Each cell on the chart indicates which of the dispositional levels described in subsections (c) through (e) of this section are prescribed for that combination of offense classification and delinquency history level:

DELINQUENCY HISTORY

OFFENSE

LOW MEDIUM HIGH

VIOLENT Level 2 or 3 Level 3 Level 3

SERIOUS Level 1 or 2 Level 2 Level 2 or 3

MINOR Level 1 Level 1 or 2 Level 2.

(g) Notwithstanding subsection (f) of this section, a juvenile who has been adjudicated for a minor offense may be committed to a Level 3 disposition if the juvenile has been adjudicated of four or more prior offenses. For purposes of determining the number of prior offenses under this subsection, each successive offense is one that was committed after adjudication of the preceding offense.

(g1) Notwithstanding subsection (f) of this section, if a juvenile is adjudicated for an offense that the court finds beyond a reasonable doubt was committed as part of criminal gang activity as defined in G.S. 7B-2508.1, the juvenile shall receive a disposition one level higher than would otherwise be provided for the class of offense and delinquency history level.

(h) If a juvenile is adjudicated of more than one offense during a session of juvenile court, the court shall consolidate the offenses for disposition and impose a single disposition for the consolidated offenses. The disposition shall be specified for the class of offense and delinquency history level of the most serious offense. (1998-202, s. 6; 2000-137, s. 3; 2001-95, s. 5; 2001-179, s. 1; 2007-168, s. 6; 2011-145, s. 19.1(l); 2017-57, s. 16D.4(gg); 2017-197, s. 5.4; 2018-142, s. 23(b); 2019-186, s. 10.)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 62 cases (6 in the last 5 years), 2001–2026 · leading case: In re: J.B., 809 S.E.2d 353 (N.C. Ct. App. 2018).

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In re: J.B., 809 S.E.2d 353 (N.C. Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 22× “”2 Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508(f) (2015), the juvenile could only be sentenced to a Level 2 disposition.”

In Re Allison, 547 S.E.2d 169 (N.C. Ct. App. 2001). · cites it 25× “See N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508. N.C. Gen. Stat.”

In Re Robinson, 567 S.E.2d 227 (N.C. Ct. App. 2002). · cites it 8× “The trial court found the juvenile to be at a Level 2 or Level 3 Disposition under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508 (2001), and ordered a Level 3 Disposition.”

In Re Kld, 709 S.E.2d 409 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011). · cites it 27× “Pursuant to N.C. Gen.Stat. § 7B-2508, the range of permissible dispositions is limited by the juvenile's offense classification and delinquency history.”

In re A.F., 752 S.E.2d 245 (N.C. Ct. App. 2013). · cites it 12× “Delinquency History Calculation According to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508, a trial court must establish the disposition to be imposed following an adjudication of delinquency based upon the juvenile’s delinquency history level and the level at which the offense upon which the…”

In Re Vm, 712 S.E.2d 213 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011). · cites it 7× “In considering the dispositional options outlined in N.C.G.S. § 7B-2508, however, the trial court must consider the following factors: (1) The seriousness of the offense; (2) The need to hold the juvenile accountable; (3) The importance of protecting the public safety; (4) The…”

In Re Nb, 605 S.E.2d 488 (N.C. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 8× “Within the guidelines set forth in G.S. 7B-2508, the court shall select a disposition that is designed to protect the public and to meet the needs and best interests of the juvenile, based upon: (1) The seriousness of the offense; (2) The need to hold the juvenile accountable;…”

In re V.M., 211 N.C. App. 389 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011). · cites it 7× “In considering the dispositional options outlined in N.C.G.S. § 7B-2508, however, the trial court must consider the following factors: (1) The seriousness of the offense; (2) The need to hold the juvenile accountable; (3) The importance of protecting the public safety; (4) The…”

In re: D.E.P., 796 S.E.2d 509 (N.C. Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 6× “On 23 July 2015, the trial court entered an order that adjudicated Daniel to be a delinquent juvenile and imposed a Level 2 disposition, pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508 (2015). Daniel was placed on juvenile probation for a period of 12 months and was required to comply…”

In re K.T.L., 629 S.E.2d 152 (N.C. Ct. App. 2006). · cites it 10× “N.C. Gen.Stat. § 7B-2508(a)(2) (2004). The trial court found that juvenile had no prior history of delinquency, and that based on the provisions of section 7B-2507, juvenile's delinquency history level was determined to be low.”

In Re Dlh, 679 S.E.2d 449 (N.C. Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 9× “The trial court had authority to impose confinement for up to twice the period authorized by statute for a Level 2 disposition and extend juvenile's probation for one year pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 7B-2508, -2510(c) and (e).”

In re: I.W.P., 815 S.E.2d 696 (N.C. Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 3× “Within the guidelines set forth in G.S. 7B-2508, the court shall select a disposition that is designed to protect the public and to meet the needs and best interests of the juvenile, based upon: (1) The seriousness of the offense; (2) The need to hold the juvenile accountable;…”

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— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508(a) — 12 cases

In Re Robinson, 567 S.E.2d 227 (N.C. Ct. App. 2002). “The trial court found the juvenile to be at a Level 2 or Level 3 Disposition under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508 (2001), and ordered a Level 3 Disposition.”

In re A.F., 752 S.E.2d 245 (N.C. Ct. App. 2013). “Delinquency History Calculation According to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508, a trial court must establish the disposition to be imposed following an adjudication of delinquency based upon the juvenile’s delinquency history level and the level at which the offense upon which the…”

In re D.A.F., 635 S.E.2d 509 (N.C. Ct. App. 2006).

In Re Nt, 715 S.E.2d 183 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011).

In re N.T., 214 N.C. App. 136 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508(a)(1) — 5 cases

In Re J.J.D.L., 659 S.E.2d 757 (N.C. Ct. App. 2008).

In Re Jjdl, 659 S.E.2d 757 (N.C. Ct. App. 2008).

In the Matter of Bcs, 671 S.E.2d 70 (N.C. Ct. App. 2008).

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

In the Matter of CBG, 671 S.E.2d 379 (N.C. Ct. App. 2008).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508(a)(2) — 7 cases

In re K.T.L., 629 S.E.2d 152 (N.C. Ct. App. 2006). “N.C. Gen.Stat. § 7B-2508(a)(2) (2004). The trial court found that juvenile had no prior history of delinquency, and that based on the provisions of section 7B-2507, juvenile's delinquency history level was determined to be low.”

In Re Kld, 709 S.E.2d 409 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011). “Pursuant to N.C. Gen.Stat. § 7B-2508, the range of permissible dispositions is limited by the juvenile's offense classification and delinquency history.”

In re K.L.D., 210 N.C. App. 747 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011).

In re D.A.S., 643 S.E.2d 660 (N.C. Ct. App. 2007).

In Re Ktl, 629 S.E.2d 152 (N.C. Ct. App. 2006).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508(a)(3) — 4 cases

In re K.L.D., 210 N.C. App. 747 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011).

In re R.D.L., 664 S.E.2d 71 (N.C. Ct. App. 2008).

In Re Rdl, 664 S.E.2d 71 (N.C. Ct. App. 2008).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508(c) — 6 cases

In re: I.W.P., 815 S.E.2d 696 (N.C. Ct. App. 2018). “Within the guidelines set forth in G.S. 7B-2508, the court shall select a disposition that is designed to protect the public and to meet the needs and best interests of the juvenile, based upon: (1) The seriousness of the offense; (2) The need to hold the juvenile accountable;…”

In re M.A.B., 611 S.E.2d 886 (N.C. Ct. App. 2005).

In re K.L.D., 210 N.C. App. 747 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011).

In Re Mab, 611 S.E.2d 886 (N.C. Ct. App. 2005).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508(d) — 12 cases

In re: J.B., 809 S.E.2d 353 (N.C. Ct. App. 2018). “”2 Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508(f) (2015), the juvenile could only be sentenced to a Level 2 disposition.”

In Re Allison, 547 S.E.2d 169 (N.C. Ct. App. 2001). “See N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508. N.C. Gen. Stat.”

In Re Dlh, 679 S.E.2d 449 (N.C. Ct. App. 2009). “The trial court had authority to impose confinement for up to twice the period authorized by statute for a Level 2 disposition and extend juvenile's probation for one year pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 7B-2508, -2510(c) and (e).”

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508(e) — 9 cases

In Matter of Ms, 673 S.E.2d 883 (N.C. Ct. App. 2009).

In re P.Q.M., 754 S.E.2d 431 (N.C. Ct. App. 2014).

In re: K.N.H. (N.C. Ct. App. 2021).

In Matter of Tsb, 600 S.E.2d 900 (N.C. Ct. App. 2004).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508(f) — 25 cases

In Re Nb, 605 S.E.2d 488 (N.C. Ct. App. 2004). “Within the guidelines set forth in G.S. 7B-2508, the court shall select a disposition that is designed to protect the public and to meet the needs and best interests of the juvenile, based upon: (1) The seriousness of the offense; (2) The need to hold the juvenile accountable;…”

In re: J.B., 809 S.E.2d 353 (N.C. Ct. App. 2018). “”2 Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508(f) (2015), the juvenile could only be sentenced to a Level 2 disposition.”

In Re Allison, 547 S.E.2d 169 (N.C. Ct. App. 2001). “See N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508. N.C. Gen. Stat.”

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508(f)(2007) — 1 case

In the Matter of CBG, 671 S.E.2d 379 (N.C. Ct. App. 2008).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508(g) — 2 cases

In re S.B., 207 N.C. App. 741 (N.C. Ct. App. 2010).

In Re Sb, 701 S.E.2d 359 (N.C. Ct. App. 2010).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508(h) — 6 cases

In Re Drh, 668 S.E.2d 919 (N.C. Ct. App. 2008).

In Re Aw, 706 S.E.2d 305 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011).

In re A.W., 209 N.C. App. 596 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011).

In re K.L.D., 210 N.C. App. 747 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011).

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