North Carolina

Lower Age: 6

Upper Age: 15


Discretionary Waiver GSNC Sec. 7A-608

After notice and a hearing, the juvenile court may transfer a case to superior court if it finds there is probable cause to believe that a child of at least 13 committed a felony. Apart from the probable cause determination, the law says nothing further regarding grounds for such a transfer or factors to be considered.


Offense Category Minimum Age Offense Detail

Certain Felonies 13 Any felony.


Mandatory Waiver GSNC Sec. 7A-608

After notice and a hearing, the juvenile court must transfer a case to superior court if it finds there is probable cause to believe that a child of at least 13 committed a Class A felony punishable by death or life imprisonment.


Offense Category Minimum Age Offense Detail

Capital 13 Class A felony punishable by death or life imprisonment.