N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-805 : Juvenile Code — ABUSE, NEGLECT, DEPENDENCY — Hearing Procedures —805 - Quantum of proof in adjudicatory hearing TEXT PDF The allegations in a petition alleging that a juvenile is abused, neglected, or dependent shall be proved by clear and convincing evidence. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-805 Amended by 2013 N.C. Sess. Laws 129,s. 20, eff. 10/1/2013. Amended by 2010 N.C. Sess. Laws 90,s. 12, eff. 7/11/2010. 1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1998-202, s. 6; 1999-456, s. 60.