Disorderly Conduct
G.S. 14-288.4 — a public disturbance caused on purpose
In North Carolina, disorderly conduct is a public disturbance intentionally caused by someone who fights or acts violently or creates the threat of imminent fighting or violence, or who uses words, gestures, displays or abusive language intended and plainly likely to provoke violent retaliation and so cause a breach of the peace.
- Seizing a school or college building without authority, or refusing to leave one when ordered by the institution, a firefighter or health officer, or an officer in an emergency.
- After being forbidden by the institution, blocking entrances or interfering with the normal use of its buildings.
- Disrupting teaching, or the peace, order or discipline, at a school or on the grounds next to it.
- Disrupting a religious service or assembly.
- Intentionally disrupting a funeral or memorial service, or the procession to it.
A Class 2 misdemeanor. Willful disorderly conduct is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Disrupting a funeral or memorial service is a Class 1 misdemeanor for a first offense, a Class I felony for a second, and a Class H felony after that.
Sources for this section (1)
- G.S. 14-288.4 — Disorderly conduct
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed North Carolina attorney.