7B-2406. Continuances.
The court for good cause may 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. (1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1987 (Reg. Sess., 1988), c. 1090, s. 9; 1998-202, s. 6.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 24 - Hearing Procedures.
§ 7B-2400 - Amendment of petition.
§ 7B-2402.1 - Restraint of juveniles in courtroom.
§ 7B-2403 - Adjudicatory hearing.
§ 7B-2404 - Participation of the prosecutor; voluntary dismissal.
§ 7B-2405 - Conduct of the adjudicatory hearing.
§ 7B-2407 - When admissions by juvenile may be accepted.
§ 7B-2408 - Rules of evidence.
§ 7B-2408.5 - Motion to suppress evidence in adjudicatory hearings; procedure; appeal.
§ 7B-2409 - Quantum of proof in adjudicatory hearing.
§ 7B-2410 - Record of proceedings.
§ 7B-2412 - Legal effect of adjudication of delinquency.