N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-43.15
Minor victims.
§ 14-43.15. Minor victims.
Any minor victim of a violation of G.S. 14-43.11, 14-43.12, or 14-43.13 shall be alleged to be abused and neglected and the provisions of Subchapter I of Chapter 7B of the General Statutes shall apply.