NC H217

Establishes a right of direct appeal to the Court of Appeals for probation revocation decisions made in district court, effective October 1, 2013.

Prohibits courts from imposing a new sentence more severe than the original sentence when a conviction is overturned on appeal or collateral attack, except when a guilty plea is vacated.

Requires mandatory transfer of juveniles age 15 or older charged with Class B1 or B2 felonies to superior court for trial as adults upon motion by the district attorney, effective December 1, 2013.

Directs the North Carolina Courts Commission to study potential reforms including six-person juries for misdemeanors, magistrate jurisdiction over infractions, and reclassification of low-level misdemeanors, with recommendations due by April 1, 2014.

Authorizes House Judiciary Subcommittee B to study the frequency and grounds for district attorney juvenile transfer requests during the 2013 interim session.