Legislative Affairs
The Department of Adult Correction Legislative Affairs office serves as the liaison between the Department, the Governor’s Office, and the North Carolina General Assembly. Legislative Affairs is responsible for reviewing proposed legislation, recommending new legislative actions, and ensuring that critical needs of the agency are coordinated with the appropriate stakeholders. Additionally, the office is responsible for the dissemination of legislative reports and assisting with the completion of information and data requests from the Legislature.
Justin Davis leads the Legislative Affairs office, serving as director, responsible for planning, designing, and coordinating all legislative affairs. This includes spearheading the formation of legislative policy and working with stakeholders to promote legislation throughout the legislative process.
Previously, Justin served as a legislative liaison for the Department of Public Safety. He brings almost two decades of experience serving in North Carolina state government. Previously, Justin was an evaluator with the North Carolina General Assembly’s Program Evaluation Division. Prior to that, he served in various roles with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, and North Carolina Department of Justice.
Justin is a two-time graduate of North Carolina State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in criminology and a Master of Public Administration degree.
Torie Keeton, started in her role with NCDAC Legislative Affairs in April 2025.
Prior to joining NCDAC, Torie was director of policy and government affairs for the NC Rural Center. Primarily focused on economic development and public health, Torie has worked in the nonprofit sector, advancing public policy agendas and conducting policy analysis at both the state and federal levels.
Torie is a graduate of the State University of New York at Potsdam with a bachelor's in community health, concentrating in health policy.