North Carolina General Statutes 7B-1002. Proper parties for appeal
Appeal from an order permitted under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-1001 may be taken by:
(1) A juvenile acting through the juvenile’s guardian ad litem previously appointed under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-601
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 7B-1002
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(2) A juvenile for whom no guardian ad litem has been appointed under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-601 If such an appeal is made, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1A-1, Rule 17 for the juvenile for the purposes of that appeal.
(3) A county department of social services.
(4) A parent, a guardian appointed under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-600 or Chapter 35A of the N.C. Gen. Stat., or a custodian as defined in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-101 who is a nonprevailing party.
(5) Any party that sought but failed to obtain termination of parental rights. (1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1998-202, s. 6; 1999-456, s. 60; 2005-398, s. 11.)