Bill > H908

This bill modifies civil commitment hearing procedures for individuals charged with violent crimes who were found incapable of proceeding in court. Specifically, the bill changes two key aspects of existing law: first, it requires that when a respondent with a violent crime charge is found incapable of proceeding, the clerk must notify both the chief district judge and the district attorney in the county where the incapacity was determined. Second, the bill allows the district attorney from that county to choose the venue for hearings, rehearings, and supplemental hearings by motion, which would be the county where the respondent was found incapable of proceeding. The bill also updates language to use gender-neutral terms like "respondent" instead of "he" and requires facilities to notify the district attorney 15 days before a potential discharge or conditional release of such an individual. These changes aim to improve notification and venue procedures for civil commitment hearings involving individuals with a history of violent criminal charges who were deemed incapable of standing trial. The bill becomes effective immediately and applies to commitment hearings initiated on or after its enactment.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H908