Figure 1. Count of DIH charges* filed in N.C. prosecutorial districts** between January 1, 2015 and September 30, 2022.
*inclusive of second-degree murder by drug distribution (defined under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-17(b)(2)), death by distribution (defined under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-18.4), and aggravated death by distribution (defined by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-18.4)
**N.C. state law (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-60) has not designated the title “District 19” to any current prosecutorial districts. Only 42 districts exist, numbered 1-18 and 20-43, respectively.
