North Carolina S681 expands parole eligibility for inmates sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.
North Carolina S681, the Prison Resources Repurposing Act, amends the state's criminal code to allow inmates serving life imprisonment without parole to be eligible for release under the Mutual Agreement Parole Program (MAPP). This act applies retroactively and prospectively to those serving life sentences. Eligible inmates must serve a minimum of 20 years, complete educational programs, and fulfill work requirements. Parole is subject to conditions and procedures, with a five-year term and post-release supervision. The act becomes effective August 1, 2025.
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