NC H853

Removes requirement for chief judges to establish administrative procedures for receiving delinquency and undisciplined complaints, streamlining the intake process for juvenile court complaints.

Transfers responsibility for state standards and monitoring of county juvenile detention facilities from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department of Public Safety's Chief Deputy Secretary of Juvenile Justice.

Eliminates the 72-hour emergency detention option for runaway undisciplined juveniles and those failing to appear in court, limiting secure custody to 24 hours (excluding weekends and state holidays).

Replaces contempt of court procedures for undisciplined juveniles with a new protective supervision violation review process allowing courts to modify conditions, order alternative dispositions, or extend supervision for up to three months.

Establishes effective dates: Sections 3 and 5 effective October 1, 2012; Section 4 effective January 1, 2013; remaining provisions effective upon enactment on July 12, 2012.