Overview

• The North Carolina Supreme Court formed a Pretrial Release Task Force led by Justice Phil Berger Jr. to review bail practices statewide.
• Republican leaders plan to file legislation on Sept. 22 to hold magistrates accountable and end cashless bail, with some also pushing to resume executions.
• Gov. Josh Stein endorsed tighter rules for magistrates and involuntary commitment, urged raises through a $195 million public safety package, and said he worked with Charlotte’s mayor to surge police on transit.
• Charlotte City Council is slated to consider on Sept. 22 expanding the jurisdiction of Professional Police Services LLC, the private firm monitoring the city’s light rail system under contract through 2026.
• The U.S. House Judiciary Committee set a Sept. 29 field hearing in Charlotte focused on transit safety and how repeat offenders are handled under current pretrial policies.