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Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2026-05-04

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This bill increases the number of magistrates in Mecklenburg County from 38.5 to 43.5 positions and appropriates $405,585 in recurring annual funding plus $15,140 in one-time funding to hire five additional magistrates, effective July 1, 2026.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that Mecklenburg County, as North Carolina's most populous county, needs additional magistrates to handle increased caseloads and reduce wait times in district court.
• •They contend that more magistrates will improve access to justice and speed up case resolution for residents and businesses in the growing county.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may argue that the state budget already faces constraints and question whether the recurring $405,585 annual cost is the best use of limited General Fund resources.
• •They might also ask whether existing magistrates could be more efficiently deployed or whether alternative solutions to case backlogs should be explored before adding positions.