NC S445

Increases punishment for client abuse by facility employees or volunteers from Class 1 misdemeanor to Class A1 misdemeanor for causing pain or injury to a client.

Separates theft of client personal property into a distinct Class 1 misdemeanor offense.

Requires facility employees and volunteers to report sexual offenses (Article 7A) and offenses against morality (Article 26) against clients to social services, district attorney, or law enforcement within 24 hours, with violations constituting a Class A1 misdemeanor.

Increases penalty for failure to report violations of abuse or accidental injuries from Class 3 misdemeanor to Class 1 misdemeanor.

Requires facilities to establish standardized procedures for training employees and volunteers on reporting duties and maintaining records of such training.