Title
HB307 Iryna’s Law: Anticipated Impact on Mecklenburg County
Action
ACTION:
Review key provisions of HB307, Iryna’s Law, and provide an update on anticipated impacts to the judicial system, pretrial release and criminal justice services and the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.
Staff Contact: Lisette Nimmons, Intergovernmental Affairs Manager
Presentation: Yes
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Leadership from the NC General Assembly passed HB307 in response to the murder of Iryna Zarutska on the light rail. The bill provides for amendments to current procedures for involuntary commitment, pretrial release, and the addition of ten new district attorney positions and five new full-time legal assistant positions
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
The bill provides a wide variety of policy changes, including implementation of new procedures for involuntary commitment and pretrial release statewide.
FISCAL IMPACT:
TBD