NC H561

Expands appeal rights for governing bodies, sheriffs, and facility administrators to request contested case hearings regarding any or all findings from local confinement facility inspection reports under Article 3 of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes.

Requires governing bodies to consider inspection reports within 30 days at their first regular meeting and either initiate corrective action to bring facilities into compliance with minimum standards or request a contested case hearing.

Appeals of contested case hearings shall be conducted pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes.

Clarifies inspection report language to state facilities are "alleged to be deficient" rather than specifying ways facilities "do not meet" minimum standards.

Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt temporary rules by the effective date and permanent rules by October 1, 2022, with the act becoming effective October 1, 2021.