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NC Department of Adult Correction

The NC Department of Adult Correction employs almost 20,000 people with a budget of $1.9 billion as of 2024, making it one of the largest agencies in the state. (source: dac.nc.gov/about-us

Death Penalty-General Information

Death Penalty-General Information
"More than 1,000 persons have been sent to North Carolina's death row since the state assumed responsibility for executing criminals in 1910." (dac.nc.gov)

History of Capital Punishment in North Carolina

History of Capital Punishment in North Carolina
"Since the state of North Carolina assumed responsibility for capital punishment from the counties in 1910, there have been three methods to carry out executions, all at Central Prison in Raleigh." (dac.nc.gov)

Current List of Death Row Inmates

Current List of Death Row Inmates
As of 2024, there are 136 offenders on death row in North Carolina. (dac.nc.gov)

Selection of Execution Witnesses

Selection of Execution Witnesses
"North Carolina General Statute 15-190 identifies the people who may be present at an execution." (dac.nc.gov)

List of Persons Executed in North Carolina since 1910

List of Persons Executed in North Carolina since 1910

List of Persons Removed from Death Row in North Carolina

List of Persons Removed from Death Row in North Carolina
"People removed from Death Row since North Carolina's death penalty was reinstated in 1977." (dac.nc.gov)