NC BLET JUVENILE LAWS AND PROCEDURES
FINAL PAPER 2026 COMPLETE ANSWERS
VERIFIED
◉ What is Serious Neglect? Answer: conduct, behavior, or inaction
from the parent/guardian/caretaker that constitutes any danger to
the juvenile's health, welfare, or safety, but doesn't constitute abuse.
◉ Who generally gives ample opportunities to the
parents/guardians to rectify their wrongs? Answer: DSS
◉ If a court decided that the juvenile cannot go back to their home,
who must develop and implement a permanent plan for the
juvenile? Answer: DSS
◉ What is a Safe Home? Answer: a home where the juvenile isn't at
substantial risk of physical or emotional abuse or neglect
◉ What is jurisdiction of juvenile courts? Answer: the juvenile
courts handle any case involving a juvenile who is alleged abused,
neglected, or dependent. the court also has jurisdiction of the
parent, as long as they have been *properly served with a summons*
,◉ How can jurisdiction of the juvenile court be discontinued?
Answer: if one of the following occurs: terminated by court/case
closed, juvenile reaches 18, emancipated.
or
juv. reaches 18, offense occurred before 16
juv. reaches 19, offense occurred at 16
juv. reaches 20, offense occurred at 17
Felony occurred after 13
◉ Officer responds to a call regarding an abused, neglected, or
dependent juvenile: Answer: 1. provide applicable medical attention,
2. notify DSS, 3. if app. notify juv. investigator, 4. if app. take child into
temp. custody, 5. preserve crime scene, 6. conduct interviews, 7.
answer complaints
◉ What should officer do if a parent refuses to let them enter the
house? Answer: probable cause of a crime committed, consent,
warrant, or exigent circumstances are needed to enter home.
◉ What if someone interferes or obstructs with an assessment
required by 7B-302, following a report of abuse, neglect, or
dependence? Answer: the director must file a petition to request an
ex parte order for the court directing said person to cease the
obstruction or interference.
, ◉ What must the courts find to issue an ex parte order? Answer: 1.
probable cause that the juvenile is at risk of immediate harm, and 2.
the respondent is interfering or obstructing the directors ability to
investigate
◉ If a person refuses to comply with an active ex parte order, what
may they be subject to? Answer: civil or criminal contempt
proceedings
◉ GS 7B-3100 permits designated agencies to share: Answer:
relevant info about juveniles who are abused, neglected, dependent,
or undisciplined. the info is confidential and not public knowledge
◉ Who has a duty to report child abuse or neglect? Answer: GS 7B-
301: every person
◉ How can reports of abuse and neglect be made? Answer: orally, by
phone, or in writing
◉ What is the only exception to reporting abuse or neglect? Answer:
when an attorney acquires knowledge from their client (attorney-
client privilege) during representation in the abuse, neglect, or
dependency case that grounds exist not to report.
FINAL PAPER 2026 COMPLETE ANSWERS
VERIFIED
◉ What is Serious Neglect? Answer: conduct, behavior, or inaction
from the parent/guardian/caretaker that constitutes any danger to
the juvenile's health, welfare, or safety, but doesn't constitute abuse.
◉ Who generally gives ample opportunities to the
parents/guardians to rectify their wrongs? Answer: DSS
◉ If a court decided that the juvenile cannot go back to their home,
who must develop and implement a permanent plan for the
juvenile? Answer: DSS
◉ What is a Safe Home? Answer: a home where the juvenile isn't at
substantial risk of physical or emotional abuse or neglect
◉ What is jurisdiction of juvenile courts? Answer: the juvenile
courts handle any case involving a juvenile who is alleged abused,
neglected, or dependent. the court also has jurisdiction of the
parent, as long as they have been *properly served with a summons*
,◉ How can jurisdiction of the juvenile court be discontinued?
Answer: if one of the following occurs: terminated by court/case
closed, juvenile reaches 18, emancipated.
or
juv. reaches 18, offense occurred before 16
juv. reaches 19, offense occurred at 16
juv. reaches 20, offense occurred at 17
Felony occurred after 13
◉ Officer responds to a call regarding an abused, neglected, or
dependent juvenile: Answer: 1. provide applicable medical attention,
2. notify DSS, 3. if app. notify juv. investigator, 4. if app. take child into
temp. custody, 5. preserve crime scene, 6. conduct interviews, 7.
answer complaints
◉ What should officer do if a parent refuses to let them enter the
house? Answer: probable cause of a crime committed, consent,
warrant, or exigent circumstances are needed to enter home.
◉ What if someone interferes or obstructs with an assessment
required by 7B-302, following a report of abuse, neglect, or
dependence? Answer: the director must file a petition to request an
ex parte order for the court directing said person to cease the
obstruction or interference.
, ◉ What must the courts find to issue an ex parte order? Answer: 1.
probable cause that the juvenile is at risk of immediate harm, and 2.
the respondent is interfering or obstructing the directors ability to
investigate
◉ If a person refuses to comply with an active ex parte order, what
may they be subject to? Answer: civil or criminal contempt
proceedings
◉ GS 7B-3100 permits designated agencies to share: Answer:
relevant info about juveniles who are abused, neglected, dependent,
or undisciplined. the info is confidential and not public knowledge
◉ Who has a duty to report child abuse or neglect? Answer: GS 7B-
301: every person
◉ How can reports of abuse and neglect be made? Answer: orally, by
phone, or in writing
◉ What is the only exception to reporting abuse or neglect? Answer:
when an attorney acquires knowledge from their client (attorney-
client privilege) during representation in the abuse, neglect, or
dependency case that grounds exist not to report.
