North Carolina Expands Pilot Competency Restoration Options

On April 14, 2025, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) expanded to Wake County a Detention Center Capacity Restoration Program (DCCRP) pilot called NC RISE (Restoring Individuals Safely and Effectively). This is the third expansion planned for the pilot. Services are provided by Recovery Solutions (formerly Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC) under a contract initially awarded in 2022.

Capacity restoration services are for defendants with mental illness determined to be 'incapable to proceed to trial.' The services include behavioral health treatment, education about the court process, case management, coordination of general health care, and referrals to community . . .