Matter of Jones

VAUGHN, Judge.

The question presented is whether noncriminal activities which constitute a willful violation of the terms of a court order by an undisciplined juvenile can be grounds for an adjudication that the child is delinquent within the meaning of G.S. 7A-517(12). The statute is as follows:

Delinquent Juvenile. — Any juvenile less than 16 years of age who has committed a criminal offense under State law or under an ordinance of local government, including violation of the motor vehicle laws.

The former statute, G.S. 7A-278Í2) [amended in 1975, effective 1 July 1978 to delete violation of…