Upcoming changes to the way bond is set, and the pretrial release process, have captured the attention of criminal defense lawyers in North Carolina. 

Who will now set the terms and conditions of pretrial release, particularly in relation to DWI (Driving While Impaired) cases, and the process of determining release from jail, will be significantly different in the near future.

This initiative, known as the “Pretrial Integrity Act,” brings about marked changes in how bonds are determined and outlines who has the authority to establish the terms and conditions for release from custody for certain criminal charges in North Carolina.