Domestic Violence Laws in North Carolina.

Authorizes Ex Parte DVPOs (immediate, effective up to 10 days) and full DVPOs (after hearing, up to 1 year, renewable). Protected: current and former spouses, persons of opposite sex who live or have lived together, relatives, persons with a child in common, and dating partners.

North Carolina does not have a single "domestic violence" criminal statute but prosecutes under general assault, battery, and strangulation statutes with enhanced penalties. Third offense of simple assault is a felony.

Assault inflicting serious bodily injury by strangulation is a Class H felony — recognizing the distinctive danger of strangulation in domestic violence.

Cyberstalking and stalking are Class A1 misdemeanors (first offense) or Class F felonies (second offense within 5 years or violation of court order).

Reimburses victims for medical, counseling, and economic losses up to $30,000. Application within 2 years of crime (extendable for minors and specific circumstances).