North Carolina § 5A-34 When minor can be in contempt

North Carolina Statutes

§ 5A-34 — When minor can be in contempt

North Carolina § 5A-34

Ch. 5AContempt

Art. 3Contempt by Juveniles

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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 5A-34 (2026).

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(a)No act or omission by a minor younger than six years of age constitutes contempt.

(b)The provisions of Article 1 and Article 2 of this Chapter apply to acts or omissions by a minor who:

(1)Repealed by Session Laws 2017-57, s.16D.4(n), effective December 1, 2019.

(2)Is married or otherwise emancipated; or

(3)Before the act or omission, was convicted in superior court of any criminal offense. (2007-168, s. 1; 2017-57, s. 16D.4(n); 2018-142, s. 23(b).)

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(a) No act or omission by a minor younger than six years of age constitutes contempt.
(b) The provisions of Article 1 and Article 2 of this Chapter apply to acts or omissions by a minor who:
(1) Repealed by Session Laws 2017-57, s.16D.4(n), effective December 1, 2019.
(2) Is married or otherwise emancipated; or
(3) Before the act or omission, was convicted in superior court of any criminal offense. (2007-168, s. 1; 2017-57, s. 16D.4(n); 2018-142, s. 23(b).)