NC senators advance bill shifting involuntary commitment evaluations to jails

North Carolina senators have moved forward with a bill that would relocate involuntary commitment evaluations from hospitals to jails. This shift follows the passage of "Iryna’s Law" last fall, which aimed to keep more suspects in custody before their trials. The change is expected to streamline the process but raises concerns about the mental health care available to those in jail settings. This move underscores a broader legislative trend focusing on criminal justice reform and mental health integration within the criminal justice system.