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Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 50C-7

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.

Upon a finding that the victim has suffered an act of unlawful conduct committed by the respondent, a permanent civil no-contact order may issue if the court additionally finds that process was properly served on the respondent, the respondent has answered the complaint and notice of hearing was given, or the respondent is in default. No permanent civil no-contact order shall be issued without notice to the respondent. (2004-194, s. 1; 2013-390, s. 3; 2015-62, s. 3(e); 2021-47, s. 10(k).)