Juvenile Petition Misdemeanor Assault Delinquent {J-312}

AOC-J-312 - JUVENILE PETITION MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT (DELINQUENT). This North Carolina juvenile petition form initiates legal proceedings when a minor is alleged to have committed a delinquent act involving misdemeanor assault. The form includes details about the juvenile, the complainant, and the specifics of the alleged assault, such as the type of assault (e.g., simple assault, assault inflicting serious injury, assault with a deadly weapon, assault on a person under twelve, assault by pointing a gun, or assault on a government officer or employee). It references relevant statutes (e.g., G.S. 14-33, G.S. 14-34) and includes sections for describing the offense, weapon (if any), injuries, and the victim. The form also documents witness information, approvals for filing by court counselors, and any necessary extensions for filing. Additionally, the form allows for prosecutorial review if a decision is made not to file the complaint initially. The complainant signs under oath to affirm the allegations, initiating a court hearing to determine jurisdiction and validity of the claims. G.S. 7B-1501(7), -1801, -1802. www.FormsWorkflow.com