North Carolina § 7B-2706 - Contempt for failure to comply.
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§ 7B-2706. Contempt for failure to comply.
Upon motion of the juvenile court counselor or prosecutor or upon the court's own motion, the court may issue an order directing the parent, guardian, or custodian to appear and show cause why the parent, guardian, or custodian should not be found or held in civil or criminal contempt for willfully failing to comply with an order of the court. Chapter 5A of the General Statutes shall govern contempt proceedings initiated pursuant to this Article. History (1998-202, s. 6; 2001-490, s. 2.31.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 7B-2706 cover?
Section 7B-2706 ("Contempt for failure to comply.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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