Spencer Merriweather
Democratic · NC · District Attorney, North Carolina Prosecutorial District 26
Spencer Merriweather has been Mecklenburg County's district attorney, the lead local prosecutor, since 2017. His office focuses on violent crime, help for survivors, and treatment options for people charged with crimes.
Where Spencer Merriweather stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (4 records)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 4 support
On July 7, 2023, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police reported that the North Carolina Pretrial Integrity Act had become law after collaboration among state lawmakers, local officials, and DA Spencer Merriweather; the law shifted release-condition decisions for specified violent offenses from magistrates to judges.
July 7, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: charlottenc.gov
On October 5, 2022, after an AOC computer error dismissed more than 16,000 charges without DA approval, DA Merriweather called for the dispositions to halt and worked with the AOC to diagnose the error and reinstate affected charges where possible.
October 5, 2022Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: charmeckda.com
On November 18, 2020, DA Merriweather announced a reorganization to expand Violent Crimes and Homicide Teams, create a Felony Crimes Team, and generally refer simple drug-possession cases to recovery providers so court resources could focus on violent offenses.
November 18, 2020Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: charmeckda.com
On January 29, 2020, Mecklenburg District Attorney Spencer Merriweather announced office priorities including a homicide trial initiative, prioritization of firearm-related cases, court-efficiency changes, and advocacy for a Family Justice Center.
January 29, 2020Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: charmeckda.com
Past race Spencer Merriweather ran in:
- District Attorney District 26 · November 3, 2026 · Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · incumbent