The Legal Spotlight: Disability Rights North Carolina vs. North Carolina DHHS In April 2024, Disability Rights North Carolina and the ACLU-NC sued the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, alleging the state delays mental health evaluations and treatment for those unable to assist in their defense. Plaintiffs say such delays, averaging 68 days for evaluations and over five months for treatment , are unacceptable. This case is an example of the U.S. competen