Laws of North Carolina (Last Updated: May 12, 2015) |
Chapter7B. Juvenile Code. |
SubchapterI. ABUSE, NEGLECT, DEPENDENCY |
Article5. Temporary Custody; Nonsecure Custody; Custody Hearings |
§7B-504. Order for nonsecure custody
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The custody order shall be in writing and shall direct a law enforcement officer or other authorized person to assume custody of the juvenile and to make due return on the order. A copy of the order shall be given to the juvenile's parent, guardian, custodian, or caretaker by the official executing the order.
An officer receiving an order for custody which is complete and regular on its face may execute it in accordance with its terms. The officer is not required to inquire into the regularity or continued validity of the order and shall not incur criminal or civil liability for its due service.
(1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1989, c. 124; 1998-202, s. 6; 1999-456, s. 60.)