NC Reforms Mental Health in Justice System | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 2m

North Carolina’s new mental health bill tackles systemic flaws in how the justice system handles involuntary psychiatric treatment, sparked by a tragic incident and six months of committee review. Key changes include shifting mental health evaluations from ERs to jails via telehealth, addressing staffing shortages, and extending outpatient commitment orders — but critics warn it’s too focused on studies and pilots without funding, risking delays in real solutions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is…