North Carolina General Statutes 7B-2052. Victim’s rights
(a) A victim of a juvenile offense shall be treated with dignity and respect by the juvenile justice system.
(b) A victim has the following rights:
(1) The right, upon request, to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of court proceedings of the juvenile.
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 7B-2052
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- following: when used by way of reference to any section of a statute, shall be construed to mean the section next preceding or next following that in which such reference is made; unless when some other section is expressly designated in such reference. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
(2) The right, upon request, to be present at court proceedings of the juvenile.
(3) The right to be reasonably heard at court proceedings involving the adjudication, disposition, or release of the juvenile.
(4) The right to receive restitution in a reasonably timely manner, when ordered by the court.
(5) The right to be given information about the offense, how the juvenile justice system works, the rights of victims, and the availability of services for victims.
(6) The right, upon request, to receive information about the adjudication of the juvenile or disposition of the case.
(7) The right, upon request, to receive notification of the escape or release of the juvenile.
(8) The right to reasonably confer with the district attorney’s office.
(c) This Article does not create a claim for damages against the State, any county or municipality, or any State or county agencies, instrumentalities, officers, or employees. (2019-216, s. 10.)