Supreme Court of North Carolina

In re L.C.

May 23, 2025

Summary

The Supreme Court of North Carolina reversed the Court of Appeals, holding that the trial court’s factual findings were sufficient to support its adjudication that Layla was a neglected juvenile and that the statute does not require a specific written finding of a substantial risk of impairment. The Court applied de novo review of the legal conclusion and affirmed the trial court’s order.