H656

Split Distr Ct/Defender Distr 43 into 43A/43B

Introduced·4/1/25

North Carolina H656 splits District Court District 43 into Districts 43A and 43B, and Defender District 43 into Districts 43A and 43B, with funding.

North Carolina H656 divides District Court District 43 into Districts 43A and 43B, and Defender District 43 into Districts 43A and 43B. It allocates funds for new positions, including a district court judge, assistant public defenders, and a chief public defender for District 43B. The changes take effect in 2026 and 2027.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Judiciary I Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 2, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

Apr 2, 2025

House

Ref to the Com on Judiciary 1, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Apr 1, 2025

House

Filed