NC H75

Increases penalties for felony child abuse involving serious physical injury from Class E to Class D felony.

Elevates penalties for child abuse involving serious bodily injury, permanent disfigurement, or loss of mental/emotional function from Class C to Class B2 felony.

Changes penalty for willful or grossly negligent acts resulting in serious bodily injury to child from Class H to Class G felony.

Requires courts to indicate on conviction records when offenses involving assault or abuse were committed against a minor, making this determination visible in all criminal record inquiries.

Effective December 1, 2013 for offenses committed on or after that date.