NC S405

Establishes a duty for witnesses to report crimes reasonably believed to cause serious physical injury or death to law enforcement as soon as reasonably practicable by telephone or other means.

Requires persons at crime scenes or emergencies to give reasonable assistance to those suffering serious physical injury, including obtaining or attempting to obtain aid from law enforcement or medical personnel.

Provides an exception to both duties when a person reasonably believes reporting or rendering aid would place themselves or another person in danger of immediate bodily harm.

Protects reporters' identities in strict confidence by law enforcement, with disclosure only by court order or to government entities demonstrating a need to carry out mandated responsibilities.

Creates a Class 2 misdemeanor violation with fines between $100 and $500 for failure to report or render assistance, with protection from civil liability for those providing reasonable assistance unless conduct amounts to wanton conduct or intentional wrongdoing; effective December 1, 2019.