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Gang Laws and Mental Health Reforms | Raleigh News
Governor Josh Stein just signed four major bills to crack down on gang violence and overhaul mental health evaluations in the criminal justice system—sparked by tragic deaths like Iryna Zarutska’s and Jaleeyah Tune’s. New laws shift mental health assessments from ERs to county jails, expand treatment options outside psychiatric hospitals, and make it easier for prosecutors to charge gang members—though critics warn it could unfairly target bystanders. Plus, smaller but meaningful updates include parking rules for new builds and expanded paid parental leave for state workers, showing a…
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