N.C. Gen. Stat. § 122C-222
Admissions to State facilities.
§ 122C-222. Admissions to State facilities.
Admission of a minor who is a resident of a county that is not in a single portal area shall be made to a State facility following screening and upon referral by an area authority, a physician, or an eligible psychologist. Further planning of treatment and discharge for the minor is the joint responsibility of the State facility and the person making the referral.