May 3, 2023
This post explores the large role that administrative traffic offenses play in the state’s criminal justice system. The Lab’s Measuring Justice Dashboard shows that non-violent misdemeanor charges make up the […]
April 28, 2023
The state legislature continues to be in full swing. While much talk here on campus centers on a bill that would eliminate academic tenure, the criminal justice community is likely […]
April 26, 2023
Dear Friends, I am writing to let you know of some changes in the work we do at the School of Government for defenders and others who work in the […]
April 25, 2023
Determination of the correct disposition level available in a delinquency case requires a four-step process. Identify the offense for which disposition is being entered (hereinafter referred to as the “disposition […]
April 21, 2023
WRAL reports here on renovations at the State Crime Laboratory. The renovations, supported by a $5 million appropriation, include “a new design for the Drug, Chemistry and Toxicology wing” that […]
April 14, 2023
A 21-year-old Massachusetts man has been arrested in connection with the recent leak of classified documents concerning the war in Ukraine. His name is Jack Teixeira, and he is an […]
April 5, 2023
The UNC School of Government Criminal Justice Innovation Lab frequently gets questions from stakeholders about the scope of pretrial supervision & support services across the state. We are hoping to […]
March 31, 2023
Sadly, this week’s news was dominated by yet another mass school shooting. Three nine-year-old students and three staff members at Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, were killed Monday morning by […]
March 29, 2023
The short answer is no. There is no specific legal requirement to enter a disposition in a delinquency matter in a certain period of time. At the same time, the […]
March 28, 2023
Today is GiveUNC – a single day of giving during which the UNC School of Government reaches out to current and past donors, course participants, and – you – loyal […]