Grounds for nontestimonial identification order.
G.S. 7B-2105
in effect§ 7B-2105. Grounds for nontestimonial identification order.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a nontestimonial identification order may issue only on affidavit or affidavits sworn to before the court and establishing the following grounds for the order:
(1) That there is probable cause to believe that an offense has been committed that would be a felony if committed by an adult;
(2) That there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the juvenile named or described in the affidavit committed the offense; and
(3) That the results of specific nontestimonial identification procedures will be of material aid in determining whether the juvenile named in the affidavit committed the offense.
(b) A nontestimonial identification order to obtain a blood specimen from a juvenile may issue only on affidavit or affidavits sworn to before the court and establishing the following grounds for the order:
(1) That there is probable cause to believe that an offense has been committed that would be a felony if committed by an adult;
(2) That there is probable cause to believe that the juvenile named or described in the affidavit committed the offense; and
(3) That there is probable cause to believe that obtaining a blood specimen from the juvenile will be of material aid in determining whether the juvenile named in the affidavit committed the offense. (1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1997-80, s. 11; 1998-202, s. 6.)
Source: North Carolina General Assembly (ncleg.gov)URL: https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_7B/GS_7B-2105.htmlFetched: 10/19/2026