North Carolina S683 mandates community-based sentencing for nonviolent offenders who are primary caretakers of dependent children.

North Carolina S683, the Keeping Kids and Parents Together Act, requires community-based sentencing for nonviolent offenders who are primary caretakers of dependent children. The act applies to offenses like burglary, extortion, arson, and crimes involving explosives. Sentencing focuses on rehabilitation and parent-child unity, including drug treatment, counseling, and vocational services. The court may modify sentences based on progress and require regular court appearances. The act is effective upon becoming law.

North Carolina S683 mandates community-based sentencing for nonviolent offenders who are primary caretakers of dependent children.

North Carolina S683, the Keeping Kids and Parents Together Act, requires community-based sentencing for nonviolent offenders who are primary caretakers of dependent children. The act applies to offenses like burglary, extortion, arson, and crimes involving explosives. Sentencing focuses on rehabilitation and parent-child unity, including drug treatment, counseling, and vocational services. The court may modify sentences based on progress and require regular court appearances. The act is effective upon becoming law.