North Carolina § 7B-2052 - Victim's rights.

§ 7B-2052. Victim's rights.

A victim of a juvenile offense shall be treated with dignity and respect by the juvenile justice system. A victim has the following rights: The right, upon request, to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of court proceedings of the juvenile. The right, upon request, to be present at court proceedings of the juvenile. The right to be reasonably heard at court proceedings involving the adjudication, disposition, or release of the juvenile. The right to receive restitution in a reasonably timely manner, when ordered by the court. The right to be given information about the offense, how the juvenile justice system works, the rights of victims, and the availability of services for victims. The right, upon request, to receive information about the adjudication of the juvenile or disposition of the case. The right, upon request, to receive notification of the escape or release of the juvenile. The right to reasonably confer with the district attorney's office. This Article does not create a claim for damages against the State, any county or municipality, or any State or county agencies, instrumentalities, officers, or employees. History (2019-216, s. 10.) Editor's Note. - Session Laws 2019-216, s. 16.5, provides: "The Administrative Office of the Courts shall, in consultation with the Conference of District Attorneys, develop procedures to automate the court date notifications required by this act." Session Laws 2019-216, s. 17, made this section effective August 31, 2019, and applicable to offenses and acts of delinquency committed on or after that date.