North Carolina § 7B-3503 - Hearing.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 7B-3503 — Hearing., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7B-3503. Hearing.
The court, sitting without a jury, shall permit all parties to present evidence and to cross-examine witnesses. The petitioner has the burden of showing by a preponderance of the evidence that emancipation is in the petitioner's best interests. Upon finding that reasonable cause exists, the court may order the juvenile to be examined by a psychiatrist, a licensed clinical psychologist, a physician, or any other expert to evaluate the juvenile's mental or physical condition. The court may continue the hearing and order investigation by a juvenile court counselor or by the county department of social services to substantiate allegations of the petitioner or respondents. No husband-wife or physician-patient privilege shall be grounds for excluding any evidence in the hearing. History (1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1998-202, s. 6; 2001-490, s. 2.34.)
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 7B-3503
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 7B-3503 cover?
Section 7B-3503 ("Hearing.") 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.
How do I cite North Carolina § 7B-3503?
A common citation format is "North Carolina General Statutes § 7B-3503" (North Carolina). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Carolina law?
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How does North Carolina § 7B-3503 apply to my situation?
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