N.C. Gen. Stat. § 122C-56.1: Exceptions; security recordings.

(a) Security recordings are not a public record under Chapter 132 of the General Statutes and are confidential information under this Chapter.

(b) A State facility is not required to disclose its security recordings unless required under federal law or compelled by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(c) A State facility shall allow viewing of security recordings by an internal client advocate.

(d) A State facility may allow viewing of a security recording by a client or their legally responsible person if, in the opinion of the responsible professional, it is determined to be in the best interest of the client. (2019-240, s. 20(b).)