North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 19 D · 1 I · 1 R cosponsors

HB 1207 — Save Our Courts.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

76 added · 74 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of House Bill 1207, lawmakers have removed the limit on the number of emergency judges that can be called upon to address the backlog of cases caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This change allows for judicial officials to add or remove judges based on current needs, which can help the court system manage cases more efficiently. Additionally, there is a focus on giving judicial officials more discretion regarding pretrial release conditions, aiming to reduce jail overcrowding. These adjustments are important for improving the court’s responsiveness and managing public safety during the ongoing challenges of the pandemic.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 H 1 HOUSE BILL 1207 Short Title:
1207 May 26, 2020 SESSION 2019 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH30581-NDa-153B Short Title:
Representative John.
Representatives John, Brewer, and Morey (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO SAVE OUR COURTS BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO THE NORTH CAROLINA COURT SYSTEM, BY TEMPORARILY REMOVING THE LIMITS ON ACTIVE EMERGENCY JUDGES, AND BY PROVIDING GREATER DISCRETION TO JUDICIAL OFFICIALS SETTING CONDITIONS OF PRETRIAL RELEASE.
Judiciary, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House May 27, 2020 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO SAVE OUR COURTS BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO THE NORTH CAROLINA COURT SYSTEM, BY TEMPORARILY REMOVING THE LIMITS ON ACTIVE EMERGENCY JUDGES, AND BY PROVIDING GREATER DISCRETION TO JUDICIAL OFFICIALS SETTING CONDITIONS OF PRETRIAL RELEASE.
(5) Existing temporary staff.
*H1207-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (5) Existing temporary staff.
*DRH30581-NDa-153B* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 SECTION 1.(e) The requirements set forth in Part Iof S.L.
SECTION 1.(e) The requirements set forth in Part Iof S.L.
4 ALLOW THE NORTH CAROLINA COURT SYSTEM TO MORE EFFICIENTLY MANAGE CASE BACKLOG CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC BY TEMPORARILY REMOVING THE LIMITS FOR ACTIVE EMERGENCY JUDGES SECTION 2.(a) Notwithstanding G.S.
5 ALLOW THE NORTH CAROLINA COURT SYSTEM TO MORE EFFICIENTLY MANAGE CASE BACKLOG CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC BY TEMPORARILY REMOVING THE LIMITS FOR ACTIVE EMERGENCY JUDGES SECTION 2.(a) Notwithstanding G.S.
If no conditions are recommended in that order for arrest, the judicial official shall require the execution of a secured appearance bond in an amount at least double the amount of the most recent previous secured or unsecured bond for the charges Page 2 DRH30581-NDa-153B General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 or, if no bond has yet been required for the charges, in the amount of at least one thousand dollars ($1,000).
If no conditions are recommended in that order for arrest, the judicial official shall require the execution of a secured appearance bond in an amount Page 2 House Bill 1207-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 at least double the amount of the most recent previous secured or unsecured bond for the charges or, if no bond has yet been required for the charges, in the amount of at least one thousand dollars ($1,000).
DRH30581-NDa-153B Page 3
House Bill 1207-First Edition Page 3
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Judiciary, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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2 sponsors · 45 co-sponsors · 132 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (45)

Not signed on (132)

132 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1207?
HB 1207 is sponsored by Brewer, Marcia Morey (Democratic), Adcock, Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Autry, Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Batch, Mary Belk (Democratic), Deb Butler (Democratic), Clemmons, Everitt, Farmer-Butterfield, Fisher, Gailliard, Garrison, Gill, Graham, Harris, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Hunt, Hunter, Insko, Lucas, Martin, Meyer, Montgomery, Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Richardson, Rogers, Russell, Terry, Shelly Willingham (Democratic), Wray, R. Smith, Julie von Haefen (Democratic), Nasif Majeed (U), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Brandon Lofton (Democratic), Neal Jackson (Republican), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Tracy Clark (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), Cecil Brockman (Democratic), Eric Ager (Democratic), and Joe John (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 1207?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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