In re N.T.

JACKSON, Justice.

In this case we consider whether a juvenile petition was properly verified when the signature of the person before whom it was verified is illegible and nothing in the record identifies that person’s name or title. In light of the presumption of regularity which places the burden of proof on the party challenging jurisdiction, we conclude that respondent has failed to show that the petition was not properly verified. Accordingly, we reverse.

On 21 May 2012, Wake County Human Services (WCHS) obtained non-secure custody of N.T. On 22 May 2012, WCHS filed a juvenile petition…