Juvenile Petition Concealment Of Merchandise Shoplifting Delinquent {J-315}

AOC-J-315 - JUVENILE PETITION CONCEALMENT OF MERCHANDISE (SHOPLIFTING) (DELINQUENT). This form is used in North Carolina to formally file allegations that a juvenile committed the offense of shoplifting. Specifically, it addresses concealment of merchandise under G.S. 14-72.1. The form details the juvenile's alleged actions, including any items concealed, the store involved, and the circumstances under which the merchandise was hidden without payment. This petition requests the court's intervention to assess the allegations, determine if they are true, and decide if the juvenile qualifies as "delinquent" under the court's jurisdiction. The form also includes sections for witness information, verification by the complainant, and decision-making options for court counselors and prosecutors regarding the filing of the petition. G.S. 7B-1501(7), -1801, -1802. www.FormsWorkflow.com