House amendments make the following changes to 3rd edition. Amendment #1 amends proposed GS 148-32.1(b2) by deleting the provision that a transfer of a misdemeanant housed under the Statewide Misdemeanor Confinement Program to a facility operated by the Department of Corrections be performed by the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association.
Amendment #2 adds a new section to authorize the Department of Correction (DOC) to use funds received from the Statewide Misdemeanor Confinement Program (Program) to operate facilities previously identified for closure and for diagnostic staff positions in the event there is not adequate capacity in the Program such that the DOC must continue to house prisoners serving between 90-180 days pursuant to GS 148-32.1(b3).