North Carolina General Statutes § 5A-34 When minor can be in contempt

(a)        No act or omission by a minor younger than six years of age constitutes contempt.

(b)        The provisions of Article 1 and Article 2 of this Chapter apply to acts or omissions by a minor who:

(1)        Is 16 years of age or older;

(2)        Is married or otherwise emancipated; or

(3)        Before the act or omission, was convicted in superior court of any criminal offense. (2007-168, s. 1.)

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