House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.
Amends GS 15A-1368(a)(5) making the maximum imposed term for a prisoner serving consecutive prison terms the sum of all maximum terms imposed in the court judgment or judgments, less 24 months (was, 36 months in previous edition and 12 months under current law) for each of the second and subsequent sentences imposed for Class B1 through Class C felonies not otherwise covered; 18 months for each of the second and subsequent sentences imposed for Class D through Class E (was, through Class F) felonies not otherwise covered; and 9 months for each of the second and subsequent sentences imposed for Class F (was, Class G) through Class I felonies. Makes conforming changes to GS 15A-1368.2.
Amends GS 15A-1340.17 setting out new maximum sentencing charts for Class D through E felonies, and for Class B1 through Class C felonies. Provides that when the minimum sentence is 340 months or more, the corresponding maximum term is equal to the sum of the minimum term and 20% of the minimum term, rounded to the next highest month, push 24 (was, 12 additional months), unless provided otherwise in a statute providing a punishment for a specific crime.

Statutes affected:
Filed: 15A-1368, 15A-1368.2
Edition 1: 15A-1368, 15A-1368.2
Edition 2: 15A-1368, 15A-1368.2, 15A-1340.17