North Carolina · North Carolina General Statutes — Chapter 15A, Criminal Procedure
N.C.G.S. (Crim. Proc.) § 15A-960: Removal of juveniles charged with committing Class A, B1, B2, C, D, or E felony offenses at age 16 and 17
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes a procedural mechanism allowing prosecutors and defense attorneys to jointly move for removal of felony cases involving 16–17-year-olds from superior court to juvenile court, with requirements for expungement and custody review.
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