2020 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 7B - Juvenile Code
Article 24 - Hearing Procedures.
§ 7B-2400 - Amendment of petition.

Universal Citation: NC Gen Stat § 7B-2400 (2020)

7B-2400. Amendment of petition.

The court may permit a petition to be amended when the amendment does not change the nature of the offense alleged. If a motion to amend is allowed, the juvenile shall be given a reasonable opportunity to prepare a defense to the amended allegations.

(1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1998-202, s. 6.)


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