NC H46

Establishes a pilot program in Forsyth County to use GPS tracking devices on domestic violence offenders, conducted by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety in consultation with local law enforcement, courts, and other entities.

Requires consideration of offender classification criteria, monitoring staffing and oversight, associated costs, device types, active versus passive tracking methods, victim location monitoring concerns, and existing state monitoring systems during program development.

Permits offenders subject to GPS monitoring to be charged for the costs of device use.

Requires the Department of Public Safety to report to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety by April 1, 2020, including program effectiveness, recommendations for continuation or expansion, and implementation costs.

Effective January 1, 2018.