NC S268

Increases the criminal penalty for intimidating or interfering with witnesses in North Carolina courts from Class H felony to Class G felony.

Applies to all instances where a person threatens, menaces, or intimidates any witness summoned or acting in state courts, or prevents/deters witness attendance.

Updates gender-neutral language in the statute from "he" to "the person."

Effective December 1, 2011, applying only to offenses committed on or after that date.