7B-2408. Rules of evidence.
If the juvenile denies the allegations of the petition, the court shall proceed in accordance with the rules of evidence applicable to criminal cases. In addition, no statement made by a juvenile to the juvenile court counselor during the preliminary inquiry and evaluation process shall be admissible prior to the dispositional hearing. (1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1981, ch. 469, s. 17; 1998-202, s. 6; 2001-490, s. 2.17.)
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.