N.C. R. Prac. Super. & Dist. Ct. 21.11
The purpose of this rule is to facilitate appropriate treatment and services for respondents and to enable the Court to move forward to permanence. It is a priority of family court to reunify families, whenever possible, and it is in the best interests of children and respondents that respondents be involved in pre-adjudication treatment or services or both.
Any treatment or services or portion thereof provided to a respondent after the filing of a juvenile petition alleging abuse, neglect, and/or dependence shall be considered inadmissible evidence during the adjudication portion of the juvenile proceeding except for assessments and evaluations ordered by the court for the purpose of admission during the adjudicatory hearing.
Statements made by respondents after the filing of the petition about or during treatment or services are inadmissible during the adjudicatory hearing except those made during court-ordered assessments and evaluations.
Information obtained during pre-adjudication treatment or services may be admissible during pre-adjudication hearings related to placement as it relates to a child's safety and potential placement of the child or visitation with the child.
Failure to take advantage of available assessment, treatment, and services is admissible at any hearing.
All information is admissible at disposition or other post-adjudication hearings.
This rule does not limit admission of statements, treatment, or services occurring prior to the filing and service of a petition.
N.C. R. Prac. Sup. & Dist. Ct. Civ. P. 21.11