Bill Summary for S 855 (2023-2024)

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May 2 2024

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View NCGA Bill Details2023-2024 Session
Senate Bill 855 (Public) Filed Thursday, May 2, 2024
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO CREATE AND SUPPORT LOCAL JUDICIALLY MANAGED ACCOUNTABILITY AND RECOVERY COURTS.
Intro. by Mohammed.

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Appropriates $4.2 million in recurring funds for the 2024-2025 fiscal year from the General Fund to the Administrative Office of the Courts to support the work of the North Carolina Judicially Managed Accountability and Recovery Court Program in creating and sustaining local judicially managed accountability and recovery courts that focus on individuals suffering due to various forms of substance abuse. 

Appropriates $4.2 million in recurring funds for the 2024-2025 fiscal year from the General Fund to the Administrative Office of the Courts for the creation and funding of new and existing judicially managed accountability and recovery courts serving those with one or more mental health diagnoses. Requires the courts to recommend mental health treatment plans for individuals served by the programs and monitor their progress.

Effective July 1, 2024.