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Iryna’s Law aims to improve public safety — but it may deepen jail and health care strains

By Rachel Crumpler A law that took effect this month tightens North Carolina’s pretrial release rules, making it more difficult for people accused of violent offenses to be released before going to trial. The changes are expected to keep more people in jail for longer, which would add pressure on county jails across the state […]

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