Bill Summary for H 642 (2011-2012)

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Apr 14 2011

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 642 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 5, 2011
TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE JUSTICE REINVESTMENT PROJECT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ACT SHALL BE ENTITLED "THE JUSTICE REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2011.”
Intro. by Guice, Faircloth, Bordsen, Parmon.

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House committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition. Deletes Section 3.(b) from 1st edition which amended provisions of GS 14-7.3 governing the charge of habitual felon. Amendments to GS 14-7.6 provide for sentencing of a habitual felon (except where the felon has been sentenced as a Class A, B1, or B2 felon) at a felony class level that is four classes higher (was, at least one class higher and up to four classes higher) than the principal felony. Amends GS 15A-1340.17 to set the maximum sentence for Class B1 through Class E felonies with a minimum sentence of 340 months or more at the sum of the minimum term and 20% of the minimum term, rounded to the next highest month, plus 12 (was, nine). New GS 15A-1344(d2) is amended to provide that a court may not revoke probation in response to certain violations. Makes other technical changes.