NC S409

Clarifies that no court costs or attorneys' fees shall be assessed for filing, issuance, registration, or service of protective orders under Chapter 50B, except as provided in Rule 11.

Amends Chapter 50C no-contact order procedures to prohibit court costs and attorneys' fees for filing or service of complaints and orders, except as provided in Rule 11.

Establishes that when a temporary ex parte civil no-contact order is granted, a hearing on a motion for a permanent order must be scheduled within 10 days; if denied, a hearing must be set within 30 days.

Authorizes courts to assess attorneys' fees to either party as part of relief granted in Chapter 50C no-contact order cases.

Takes effect October 1, 2013, and applies to actions commenced on or after that date.