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2009 North Carolina Code
Chapter 7B - Juvenile Code.
§ 7B-2809. (For contingent repeal - see note) Detention practices.

§ 7B‑2809.  (For contingent repeal – see note) Detention practices.

To every extent possible, it shall be the policy of states party to this Compact that no juvenile or delinquent juvenile shall be placed or detained in any prison, jail, or lockup, nor be detained or transported in association with criminal, vicious, or dissolute persons. (1963, c. 910, s. 1; 1965, c. 925, s. 1; 1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1998‑202, s. 6.)

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