The respondent has a right, upon request by him, his counsel, or his guardian ad litem, to trial by jury. Failure to request a trial by jury shall constitute a waiver of the right. The clerk may nevertheless require trial by jury in accordance with G.S. 1A-1, Rule 39(b), Rules of Civil Procedure, by entering an order for trial by jury on his own motion. The jury shall be composed of 12 persons chosen from the county's jury list in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9 of the General Statutes.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 35A-1110
Right to jury
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 187 N.C. App. 326 - In Re LB (2007)
Most recently applied in 187 N.C. App. 326 - In Re LB (December 2007)
1987, c. 550, s. 1.
Official source: North Carolina General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain North Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.