Form AOC-J-240B Notice of Hearing in Juvenile Proceeding (Undisciplined) - North Carolina

What Is Form AOC-J-240B?

This is a legal form that was released by the North Carolina District Court - a government authority operating within North Carolina. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is the purpose of Form AOC-J-240B?
A: Form AOC-J-240B is used to give notice of a hearing in a juvenile proceeding for an undisciplined juvenile in North Carolina.

Q: What is a juvenile proceeding?
A: A juvenile proceeding is a legal proceeding involving a person under the age of 18 who is alleged to have violated a law or is in need of supervision or services.

Q: What does 'undisciplined' mean in the context of the form?
A: In the context of the form, 'undisciplined' refers to a juvenile who has committed an act that would not be a crime if committed by an adult, but requires supervision or intervention.

Q: Who uses Form AOC-J-240B?
A: Form AOC-J-240B is used by the court or the petitioner in a juvenile proceeding in North Carolina.

Q: What information is included in Form AOC-J-240B?
A: Form AOC-J-240B includes information about the date, time, and location of the hearing, as well as the names of the parties involved and the specific allegations against the juvenile.

Q: How should Form AOC-J-240B be delivered?
A: Form AOC-J-240B should be delivered to the juvenile's parent, guardian, custodian, or the juvenile themself, at least five days before the hearing.

Q: What should be done if there are errors or changes in the information on Form AOC-J-240B?
A: If there are errors or changes in the information on Form AOC-J-240B, a corrected or updated form should be filed with the court and copies should be provided to the parties involved.

Q: Can the hearing date on Form AOC-J-240B be changed?
A: Yes, the hearing date on Form AOC-J-240B can be changed with the court's permission, but notice of the new hearing date must be given to all parties involved.

Q: What happens at the hearing in a juvenile proceeding?
A: At the hearing, the court will hear evidence and arguments from the parties involved and make a decision regarding the appropriate course of action for the juvenile, which may include supervision, services, or other interventions.

Q: What should the juvenile or their parent/guardian do if they cannot attend the hearing?
A: If the juvenile or their parent/guardian cannot attend the hearing, they should contact the court as soon as possible to request a continuance or make other arrangements.