Petition Obstruction Of Or Interference With Juvenile Investigation Abuse Neglect Dependency {J-120}

AOC-J-120 - PETITION - OBSTRUCTION OF OR INTERFERENCE WITH JUVENILE ASSESSMENT (ABUSE/NEGLECT/DEPENDENCY). This form is used in North Carolina when the Department of Social Services (DSS) alleges that an individual is obstructing or interfering with a required assessment of a child suspected of being abused, neglected, or dependent. Filed in the District Court Division, the petition is typically initiated after DSS receives a report and attempts to carry out its statutory duties under G.S. 7B-302, such as locating the juvenile, interviewing them privately, accessing necessary records, or arranging for evaluations. The petition formally accuses the respondent(s) of specific forms of obstruction—such as refusing access to the child or denying necessary information—and requests that the court intervene to stop the interference. In some cases, DSS may also request an immediate ex parte order if there is concern for the child's safety. G.S. 7B-303. www.FormsWorkflow.com