§ 7A-450.2. Determination of fiduciaries at indigency determination; summons; service of process. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 7A‑450.2. Determination of fiduciaries at indigency determination; summons; service ofprocess.

At the same time as a person who is less than 18 years old or who is atleast 18 years old but remains dependent on and domiciled with a parent orguardian is determined to be indigent, and has an attorney or guardian ad litemappointed pursuant to G.S. 7A‑451, the court shall determine the identityand address of the parent, guardian or any trustee in possession of funds orproperty for the benefit of the person. The court shall issue a summons to theparent, guardian or trustee to be present at the dispositional hearing or thesentencing hearing or other appropriate hearing and to be a party to thesehearings for the purpose of being determined responsible for reimbursing theState for the person's attorney or guardian ad litem fees, or to show cause whyhe should not be held responsible.

Both the issuance of the summons and the service of process shall bepursuant to G.S. 1A‑1, Rule 4. (1983, c. 726, s. 1.)