H908

Modify Civil Commitment Hearing Procedures

Chamber Passed·5/5/25

North Carolina H908 modifies civil commitment hearing procedures by giving judges discretion to dismiss charges when a defendant lacks capacity to.

North Carolina H908 amends the state's criminal procedure law to allow judges to dismiss charges if a defendant lacks the capacity to proceed. This change gives judges the discretion to decide when to dismiss charges under these circumstances. The act applies to offenses committed after its effective date.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 105–0 · May 5, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

105 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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14 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 29, 2025

1:00 PM

Judiciary 3 Hearing

Apr 29, 2025

1:00 PM

Judiciary 3 Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

Senate

Regular Message Received From House

May 5, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

May 5, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate