Gov. Stein signs Iryna’s Law

CHARLOTTE — Gov. Josh Stein has signed Iryna’s Law (House Bill 307) on Friday.

“Iryna’s Law alerts the judiciary to take a special look at people who may pose unusual risks of violence before determining their bail,” Stein said Friday in a video. “That’s a good thing and why I have signed it into law.”

Iryna’s Law eliminates cashless bail and requires judicial officials to review a defendant’s criminal history before setting conditions of release.

The bill also provides funding for 10 additional assistant district attorneys for Mecklenburg County.

Stein said has concerns about a provision in Iryna’s Law that studies additional ways to carry out the death penalty. He said there will be no firing squad executions while he is governor.

The legislation does not go far enough to keep people safe, Stein said in his Friday message.

The signing came hours after city officials held a news conference to talk about public safety.

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden is responds

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden responding to House Bill 307 on Thursday, the day before it was signed into law.

In a statement, McFadden said the bill does not provide any support to meet its expectations.

He said if the bill is passed, sheriff’s offices across the state would see a spike in overtime costs and the need to expand or enhance their mental health services.

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The sheriff reiterated that lawmakers must align their positions to guarantee the proper detention of violent offenders.

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