North Carolina § 7B-803 - Continuances.
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§ 7B-803. Continuances.
The court may, for good cause, continue the hearing for as long as is reasonably required to receive additional evidence, reports, or assessments that the court has requested, or other information needed in the best interests of the juvenile and to allow for a reasonable time for the parties to conduct expeditious discovery. Otherwise, continuances shall be granted only in extraordinary circumstances when necessary for the proper administration of justice or in the best interests of the juvenile. Resolution of a pending criminal charge against a respondent arising out of the same transaction or occurrence as the juvenile petition shall not be the sole extraordinary circumstance for granting a continuance. History (1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1987 (Reg. Sess., 1988), c. 1090, s. 9; 1998-202, s. 6; 1999-456, s. 60; 2013-129, s. 19.) Editor's Note. - Session Laws 2013-129, s. 41, made the amendment to this section by Session Laws 2013-129, s. 19, which added the last sentence, applicable to actions filed or pending on or after October 1, 2013. Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2013-129, s. 19, effective October 1, 2013, added the last sentence in the undesignated provisions of this section. For applicability, see editor's note.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 7B-803
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 7B-803 cover?
Section 7B-803 ("Continuances.") 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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