Can a felony split sentence be served in the local jail?

Yes. The JRA did not change the place-of-confinement rule for split sentences. Under G.S. 15A-1351(a), a judge can, in his or her discretion, order a split sentence to be served in DAC or a designated local confinement facility or treatment facility. Noncontinuous periods of confinement (for example, “weekender” confinement) must be served in a local confinement facility or treatment facility; the judge may not order that noncontinuous periods be served in prison.