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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-804 (2026)

Rules of evidence

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Where the juvenile is alleged to be abused, neglected, or dependent, the rules of evidence in civil cases shall apply. (1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1981, c. 469, s. 17; 1998-202, s. 6; 1999-456, s. 60.)

 

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Cited in 26 cases (10 in the last 5 years), 2004–2025 · leading case: In re E.N.S., 595 S.E.2d 167 (N.C. Ct. App. 2004).
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In re E.N.S., 595 S.E.2d 167 (N.C. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 2× “” That statement satisfies N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-804. Morever, the statement in the adjudication order disproves another contention of respondent’s that the order failed to clearly state the requisite standard of proof.”
In re A.L.T., 774 S.E.2d 316 (N.C. Ct. App. 2015). · cites it 4× “N.C. Gen.Stat. § 7B-804 (2013). Hearsay is "a statement, other than one made by the declarant while testifying at the trial or hearing, *447 offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted.”
In re E.P., 645 S.E.2d 772 (N.C. Ct. App. 2007). · cites it 2× “The trial court declined to admit them into evidence, concluding-based solely on the arguments of counsel-that the records went "more to disposition than to adjudication.”
In Matter of T.M., 654 S.E.2d 502 (N.C. Ct. App. 2007). · cites it 2× “2 *505 North Carolina General Statutes, Section 7B-804 states "[w]here the juvenile is alleged to be abused, neglected, or dependent, the rules of evidence in civil cases shall apply.”
In re J.M., 190 N.C. App. 379 (N.C. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 6× “” N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-804 (2007). “ ‘As the link between a parent and child is a fundamental right worthy of the highest degree of scrutiny, the trial court must fulfill all procedural requirements in the course of its duty to determine whether allegations of neglect are…”
In Re Ens, 595 S.E.2d 167 (N.C. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 2× “Morever, the statement in the adjudication order disproves another contention of respondent's that the order failed to clearly state the requisite standard of proof. Next, respondent contends the trial court confused matters by entering an amended juvenile adjudication order…”
In Re Ep, 645 S.E.2d 772 (N.C. Ct. App. 2007). · cites it 2× “The trial court declined to admit them into evidence, concluding-based solely on the arguments of counsel—that the records went "more to disposition than to adjudication.”
In Re: J.c.m.j.c., J.J.C.C. (N.C. Ct. App. 2019). · cites it 3× “To allow the trial court to find adjudicatory facts simply by taking judicial notice of its prior findings in the nonsecure custody order risks insulating the adjudicatory findings from appellate review and undermines the procedural safeguards for adjudications prescribed by N.”
In re B.J.H. & J.E.H. (N.C. 2021). · cites it 3× “N.C.G.S. §§ 7B-804, 7B-808(a) (2019). IN RE B.”
In re B.J.H. (N.C. 2021). · cites it 3× “N.C.G.S. §§ 7B-804, 7B-808(a) (2019). IN RE B.”
In Re A.j., J.c., J.C. (N.C. 2024). · cites it 3× “N.C.G.S. § 7B-804 (2023). Thus, statements that constitute inadmissible hearsay are not clear, cogent, and convincing evidence on which the trial court may rely.”
In re: L.D.E. (N.C. Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 3× “” N.C.G.S. § 7B-804. In its order, the trial court states that it “accepts without objection the CCDSS and GAL Reports into evidence and incorporated as this [c]ourt’s findings of fact.”
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