North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission
NC CJETSC
Summary
The North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, established under G.S. Chapter 17C, certifies, recertifies, suspends, revokes, and denies certification for municipal police, state law enforcement, and correctional officers in North Carolina. Its 35 members are drawn primarily from law enforcement associations, state officials (ex officio), and a small number of legislative and gubernatorial civilian appointees. The Commission maintains a public database of all revocations and suspensions (G.S. 17C-14). Decertification decisions are binding and enforceable; investigative powers are limited to requiring agencies to submit employment and training records. No subpoena power. Its advisory functions under G.S. 17C-6(b) are explicitly non-enforceable.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 3 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission Act
- Citation
- G.S. Chapter 17C
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All municipal, county, and state law enforcement officers and correctional officers (excluding sheriff's department personnel governed by G.S. Ch. 17E)