Bill > H575

This bill revises the laws governing post-release supervision and maximum prison sentences for criminal offenders in North Carolina by modifying sentencing guidelines across different felony classes. The bill changes the calculation of maximum imposed prison terms by adjusting the reduction periods for consecutive sentences, specifically increasing the reduction periods for second and subsequent sentences. For example, for Class B1 through Class E felonies, the reduction changes from 12 months to 24 months, and introduces a new 18-month reduction for Class D and E felonies. The bill also modifies post-release supervision periods, extending them from 12 to 24 months for Class B1 through Class C felonies and introducing an 18-month period for Class D and E felonies. Additionally, the bill updates the maximum sentencing tables for different felony classes, expanding the sentencing ranges and providing more detailed guidelines for determining maximum imprisonment terms. These changes aim to provide more nuanced and potentially more consistent sentencing approaches across different felony classifications. The bill is set to become effective on December 1, 2025, and will apply to offenses committed on or after that date.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H575