NC S795

Requires the Department of Public Safety to digitally standardize tracking of inmate and youth offender movements and activities by January 1, 2028, replacing current paper-based documentation processes.

Establishes phased implementation schedule: 4 facilities by January 1, 2024; at least one-quarter of facilities by January 1, 2025; at least one-half of facilities by January 1, 2026; and full implementation by January 1, 2028.

Mandates use of radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology, digital video evidence gathering tools, facial recognition monitoring, behavior monitoring systems, headcount monitoring, and integration with existing OPUS system, all operating on AWS GovCloud.

Appropriates $15,000,000 in nonrecurring funds to the North Carolina Criminal Justice Information Network for fiscal year 2022-2023 to implement the transition.

Requires the Criminal Justice Information Network to report to the Senate Select Committee on Prison Safety and Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Justice and Public Safety within nine months with implementation roadmap, total costs, and outline of technology requirements.