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NC S117

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/15/2023

Primary Sponsor

Michael Lee

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Expands authority of civilian traffic investigators in Wilmington to issue citations for traffic infractions under Chapter 20 of the General Statutes related to investigated crashes
  • Authorizes City of Asheville to employ civilian traffic investigators to investigate property damage-only crashes and issue related citations
  • Civilian traffic investigators cannot arrest, issue criminal process, carry weapons, or investigate crashes involving personal injury or fatalities
  • Asheville investigators must complete training program designed by Asheville Police Chief in consultation with North Carolina Justice Academy, plus minimum four weeks of field training with experienced law enforcement officer
  • Asheville must submit written report to House and Senate Appropriations Committees on Justice and Public Safety by December 31, 2024, covering investigator training and use through November 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Expand Use of Civilian Crash Investigators

Counties; Crimes; Education; Investigations; Local; Local Government; Motor Vehicles; Municipalities; Personnel; Professional Ed

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

2/16/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate2/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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