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Contract - NC Administrative Office of the Courts
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jason May, Budget & Grants Management, Director, 704-283-3760
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the Agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
June 16, 2026, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 26-351 - Board adopted the FY 2027 Operating and Capital Budget Ordinance and the associated tax rates and fees.
BACKGROUND:
Union County has maintained an ongoing partnership with the District Attorney's Office for the 30th Prosecutorial District to support the expeditious disposition of criminal cases involving threats to public safety, consistent with the authority provided under G.S. 7A-64 and G.S. 153A-212.1. This agreement reflects the County's continued commitment to public safety and the effective administration of justice within Union County.
The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) has authorized the District Attorney to hire two Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs) under this arrangement to address the volume of cases involving pretrial jail population that have accumulated on the dockets of the 30th Prosecutorial District. The NCAOC Director has determined that an overwhelming public interest warrants the use of additional prosecutorial resources for the speedy disposition of cases involving a threat to public safety.
Under the proposed agreement, Union County will fund the full personnel and operating costs for both positions, with the NCAOC administering payroll and human resources services on behalf of the District Attorney. The positions will be employees of the District Attorney's Office and will work under the District Attorney's supervision. The agreement term runs from July 1, 2...
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